{v. 1-6} Wisdom has prepared a place for us at her table. She is beckoning us into her home, her complete and perfect home. She wants us to receive what she has to offer. She offers us comfort, protection, and guidance through knowledge-- the teachings of God. To leave behind the simple and senseless ways of this world is to receive salvation and eternal life!
{v. 13-18} Folly, however, is also perched on her doorstop and attempting to lure people into her home. She prays upon the simple, the foolish, and those who lack judgement-- the weak. She wants the ensnared to partake in the stolen goods she has to offer, much like the forbidden fruit. Men who enter there are unaware that crossing the threshold puts them on a path leading to their grave.
{v. 7-9} When we are rebuked by our Father, we are not to ignore it or refuse it. Such is the nature of the mocker. We are called to take our Father's rebuke and constructively use it to further our knowledge and understanding of Him. Doing so will make us wiser, and we will be enriched by the Spirit.
{v. 10-12} Fear of the Lord will bring about wisdom. The Holy Spirit will fill our hearts with understanding. It is by God's grace and through acceptance of His teachings that we may live with Him forever. Those whose mock Him will dwell in eternal suffering.
P.S.- This is my 400th BLOG POST!
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"To leave behind the simple and senseless ways of this world is to receive salvation and eternal life!".... I love that! I might quote you on that at some point ;) Happy 400th post! That's insane!
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