Proverbs 2:1 (ESV)
My son, if you receive my words
and treasure up my commandments with you,
To obtain wisdom and the benefits seems to be a two-fold process, accourdning to this proverb of Solomon. Some might say it is a three-fold process. In the first line of 2:1 we read that we are to "receive" wisdom's words. Wisdom "received" is as simple as "accepting" (4:10) them. It is amazing how many people will accept Satan's flattery and bent truth that leads to destruction, but will reject the words of life offered by the King! So many are lost and staggering in darkness and refuse the light and the map to find safety. It makes no sense but is an obvious truth we see everday. In the second line of 2:1 we read that after receiving wisdom we are to "store" it or "treasure" it. Wisdom, once received, is not to be treated as an object to discard or treated carelessly. We are to treat it as a great possession. It is reusuable, not to be discarded after one use. It is long lasting, not temporary. It is valuable, not perishable. We are to hold on to wisdom as we would silver or gold ... better than we would silver or gold. Perhaps a third element of wisdom is not only does it need to be received and treasured but we need to realize where it comes from. In the above verse the speaker is the "father" of the son. I don't think this verse is claiming all fathers offer wisdom in their words. Certainly not all fathers, all the time. But, I do think we have here an indication that wisdom can and is received from those in authority over us. God can use them, as long as they walk with God, to give us His Wisdom. Let's not forget that God has choosen to use men to speak to man. He ordained preaching. He used men to write the Words of this Book. We are to receive wisdom and treasure it from those God provides it. We will be better off with it.
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