Proverbs Book #8C (Commentary only)
Proverbs Book #8C (Commentary only)
Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 8
Christ, as Wisdom, calls to the sons of men. (1-11) The nature
and riches of Wisdom. (12-21) Christ one with the Father, in
the creation of the world, and rejoicing in his work for the
salvation of man. (22-31) Exhortations to hear Christ's word.
(32-36)
Verses 1-11 The will of God is made known by the works of
creation, and by the consciences of men, but more clearly
by Moses and the prophets.
The chief difficulty is to get men to attend to instruction. Yet
attention to the words of Christ, will guide the most ignorant
into saving knowledge of the truth. Where there is an
understanding heart, and willingness to receive the truth
in love, wisdom is valued above silver and gold.
Verses 12-21 Wisdom, here is Christ, in whom are all the
treasures of wisdom and knowledge; it is Christ in the word,
and Christ in the heart; not only Christ revealed to us, but
Christ revealed in us.
All prudence and skill are from the Lord. Through the redemption
of Christ's precious blood, the riches of his grace abound in all
wisdom and prudence. Man found out many inventions for ruin;
God found one for our recovery. He hates pride and arrogance,
evil ways and froward conversation; these render men unwilling
to hear his humbling, awakening, holy instructions.
True religion gives men the best counsel in all difficult cases,
and helps to make their way plain. His wisdom makes all truly
happy who receive it in the love of Christ Jesus. Seek him early,
seek him earnestly, seek him before any thing else.
Christ never said, Seek in vain. Those who love Christ, are
such as have seen his loveliness, and have had his love shed
abroad in their hearts; therefore they are happy. They shall be
happy in this world, or in that which is beyond compare better.
Wealth gotten by vanity will soon be diminished, but that which
is well got, will wear well; and that which is well spent upon
works of piety and charity, will be lasting. If they have not riches
and honour in this world, they shall have that which is infinitely
better. They shall be happy in the grace of God.
Christ, by his Spirit, guides believers into all truth, and so leads
them in the way of righteousness; and they walk after the Spirit.
Also, they shall be happy in the glory of God hereafter.
In Wisdom's promises, believers have goods laid up, not for days
and years, but for eternity; her fruit therefore is better than gold.
Verses 22-31 The Son of God declares himself to have been
engaged in the creation of the world. How able, how fit is the
Son of God to be the Saviour of the world, who was the Creator
of it! The Son of God was ordained, before the world, to that
great work.
Does he delight in saving wretched sinners, and shall not we
delight in his salvation?
Verses 32-36 Surely we should hearken to Christ's voice with
the readiness of children. Let us all be wise, and not refuse
such mercy. Blessed are those who hear the Saviour's voice,
and wait on him with daily reading, meditation, and prayer.
The children of the world find time for vain amusements, without
neglecting what they deem the one thing needful. Does it not
show contempt of Wisdom's instructions, when people professing
godliness, seek excuses for neglecting the means of grace?
Christ is Wisdom, and he is Life to all believers; nor can we obtain
God's favour, unless we find Christ, and are found in him. Those
who offend Christ deceive themselves; sin is a wrong to the soul.
Sinners die because they will die, which justifies God when
he judges.
God Bless you -
Chip Tarver
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Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 8
Christ, as Wisdom, calls to the sons of men. (1-11) The nature
and riches of Wisdom. (12-21) Christ one with the Father, in
the creation of the world, and rejoicing in his work for the
salvation of man. (22-31) Exhortations to hear Christ's word.
(32-36)
Verses 1-11 The will of God is made known by the works of
creation, and by the consciences of men, but more clearly
by Moses and the prophets.
The chief difficulty is to get men to attend to instruction. Yet
attention to the words of Christ, will guide the most ignorant
into saving knowledge of the truth. Where there is an
understanding heart, and willingness to receive the truth
in love, wisdom is valued above silver and gold.
Verses 12-21 Wisdom, here is Christ, in whom are all the
treasures of wisdom and knowledge; it is Christ in the word,
and Christ in the heart; not only Christ revealed to us, but
Christ revealed in us.
All prudence and skill are from the Lord. Through the redemption
of Christ's precious blood, the riches of his grace abound in all
wisdom and prudence. Man found out many inventions for ruin;
God found one for our recovery. He hates pride and arrogance,
evil ways and froward conversation; these render men unwilling
to hear his humbling, awakening, holy instructions.
True religion gives men the best counsel in all difficult cases,
and helps to make their way plain. His wisdom makes all truly
happy who receive it in the love of Christ Jesus. Seek him early,
seek him earnestly, seek him before any thing else.
Christ never said, Seek in vain. Those who love Christ, are
such as have seen his loveliness, and have had his love shed
abroad in their hearts; therefore they are happy. They shall be
happy in this world, or in that which is beyond compare better.
Wealth gotten by vanity will soon be diminished, but that which
is well got, will wear well; and that which is well spent upon
works of piety and charity, will be lasting. If they have not riches
and honour in this world, they shall have that which is infinitely
better. They shall be happy in the grace of God.
Christ, by his Spirit, guides believers into all truth, and so leads
them in the way of righteousness; and they walk after the Spirit.
Also, they shall be happy in the glory of God hereafter.
In Wisdom's promises, believers have goods laid up, not for days
and years, but for eternity; her fruit therefore is better than gold.
Verses 22-31 The Son of God declares himself to have been
engaged in the creation of the world. How able, how fit is the
Son of God to be the Saviour of the world, who was the Creator
of it! The Son of God was ordained, before the world, to that
great work.
Does he delight in saving wretched sinners, and shall not we
delight in his salvation?
Verses 32-36 Surely we should hearken to Christ's voice with
the readiness of children. Let us all be wise, and not refuse
such mercy. Blessed are those who hear the Saviour's voice,
and wait on him with daily reading, meditation, and prayer.
The children of the world find time for vain amusements, without
neglecting what they deem the one thing needful. Does it not
show contempt of Wisdom's instructions, when people professing
godliness, seek excuses for neglecting the means of grace?
Christ is Wisdom, and he is Life to all believers; nor can we obtain
God's favour, unless we find Christ, and are found in him. Those
who offend Christ deceive themselves; sin is a wrong to the soul.
Sinners die because they will die, which justifies God when
he judges.
God Bless you -
Chip Tarver
<><
http://www.FirstContactSecrets.com
http://www.FirstContactSecrets.com/blog
http://www.FirstContactSecrets.com/publicity-blog/
http://www.Free-Targeted-Traffic.com
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