“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: But fools despise wisdom and instruction. My son, hear the instruction of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother: For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, And chains about thy neck.”
Proverbs 1:7-9 KJV
Solomon has written most of these wise sayings. “We cross the threshold of true knowledge when we live in obedient devotion to God. Stubborn know-it-alls will never stop to do this, for they scorn true wisdom and knowledge. Pay close attention, my child, to your father’s wise words and never forget your mother’s instructions. For their insight will bring you success, adorning you with grace-filled thoughts and giving you reins to guide your decisions.” The “fear of the Lord” implies submission, awe, worship and reverence. You will pass from darkness to wisdom’s light by the “fear” of the Lord. A fool is one who hates true wisdom and correction, with no desire to acquire revelation knowledge. What will bring us wisdom is the words of our Father (God) and our mother (the Church, the freewoman - as we’re the seed of Abraham, the children of promise like Isaac the child of promise). The adornment on our neck is our willing obedience that guides our decision, in contrast to being stiff-necked or proud. Let’s submit to the Holy Spirit in surrender as He leads us to do God’s will. Amen!
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