Proverbs 1:3

 The book of Proverbs gives us a lot of instruction on a lot of different subjects. One subject that can keep us in God’s wisdom is Godly Follower-ship. Who we follow; where we follow; how we follow are all spoken about in Proverbs. Here is one of them about righteousness:

Proverbs 1:3

to receive instruction in wise dealing,

in righteousness, justice, and equity;

When we read these words in regard to the purpose of Proverbs as outlined by Solomon we can see why Proverbs is such a good book to read for young and old. I have been reading a chapter of Proverbs every day since I was young. I owe all of my success in life to these words of wisdom and prudence. They have instructed me repeatedly throughout my life in regard to "wise behavior." The world would like to outline "wise behavior" but only Proverbs gives us the best definition and discription (The Fear of the Lord). Only a righteous God can properly describe "righteousness, justice and equity." As we read the Proverbs and internalize them through faith in Christ we find that we understand and are empowered to live out wise behavior, righteousness, justice and equity. When the world clamours for it yet, at the same time, rejects it, only through reading these words are these virtues ever attained. God has laid out for us in simply form wise behavior. God directed us in and supplies us with the map to find it. Through the Spirit He provides a Guide with the map. Rejoice in the source Proverbs has ... if we will but read them.  In the above verse we see that Proverbs was written to give us wisdom in "wise dealings" (Hebrew: Sakal).  Solomon is referring to "prudent" behavior: Making a wise decision in the midst of tough circumstances.  This is what Solomon did when the two women came to him fighting over the same baby.   He had prudence.   Proverbs gives you prudence.