- The Wisdom of the Righteous
Reproof
Vs. 8: reprove a scoffer, he will hate you; reprove a wise man, he will love you.
Correction
Vs. 7: Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse
Instruction
Vs. 9: Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser
- The Problem of the Wicked
- God’s Grace for Relationships
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
Proverbs 9:10
How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge? They will call upon me, but I will not answer; Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the Lord.
Proverbs 1:22b, 28a, 29
God’s wisdom for relationships: you need more than good advice…you need a savior.