Proverbs was written down as a record of wisdom to be passed on to the next generation. So very often the Bible commands us to “remember” and “not forget.” Humans are quite forgetful. Solomon offers his words as a corrective, highlighting God’s wisdom in contrast to the world’s. Due to sin we are quick to forget the wisdom of God and replace it with the wisdom of self or the wisdom of the world. This was true for Adam and Eve, the Israelites, the disciples, and for us. The consequences are grave.
In Chapter 3 God’s people are called to write God’s wisdom on the tablets of their hearts (vs.3). They are to put their full trust in the LORD and abandon self-trust and self-help (vs. 5-6). This is the daily work of the faithful disciple, laboring for God’s glory, for their own good, and the good of their neighbor (vs. 26-32).
The way of wisdom leads to success, security, and hope (vs. 4, 23). God’s wisdom is more precious than gold and recognition (vs .14). Christian, do not lose sight of this – keep sound wisdom and discretion, and they will be life for your soul (vs. 21). Believe on the Lord Jesus, find salvation, and live the most blessed and abundant life, now and forever more (vs 13, 35).