Christ Lutheran

Wisdom is possessed by God and put to good use in creation. Wisdom is not a created being. It is found before creation in eternity with the Father. Jesus is both the power of God and the Wisdom of God. Not a created being but an instrument through whom all things are made. Solomon here sets Wisdom alongside God at creation rejoicing over their work. God loves his creation which is why he sent his only son to redeem it.

Solomon begins a long list of Proverbs with a comparison of the wise and foolish son. One brings joy but God brings the blessings, the satisfaction, and even righteousness which rescues from death. God gives gifts and the enjoyment of those gifts.

Paul's letter to the churches in Galatia is blunt and to the point. In the opening verses he tips his hat as to what the topic is. They've turned away to another gospel. Paul can't believe it and he calls them back to the one true God.

Solomon begins to wrap up his discourse to "my son." Once again he reminds him to hold on to his father's commands and his mother's teaching. There are blessings but to turn away from wisdom goes against all reason. Three warnings are added to infidelity - you'll lose everything, you'll lose life, you may lose soul. There won't be anything with which to redeem yourself from an enraged husand.

Those who hear the Word of the Lord and obey it find blessing, life, and the favor of the Lord. But those who reject Wisdom's call do violence to themselves and love death. The door is still open. Hear the Word of God and his work for you.