Proverbs 2
Devotions on the second chapter of Proverbs
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Do the Right Thing – Proverbs 2
“Follow in the ways of the good, and keep to the paths of the righteous.” – Proverbs 2:20 What we do matters. Actions make a difference. This verse in Proverbs 2 admonishes us to do the right thing, no matter what. So how do we know what is right? God isn’t shy about leaving us instructions. We have a whole book full of them that just might be right at your elbow as you are reading this. The apostle Paul says in 2 Timothy 3:16-17: All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may…
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Look for Wisdom: Find God – Proverbs 2
Much of the book of Proverbs is a reminder of the importance of seeking after wisdom in life. It is basically a book of good advice. But in chapter 2, the writer says that if we look for wisdom, we will also “find the knowledge of God” (Proverbs 2:5). God is described as the source of all wisdom, and “from his mouth come knowledge and understanding” (Proverbs 2:6). God has given us the benefit of his wisdom in the Bible. In it, we have documentation of his dealings with individuals and groups of people called to a very specific task, to stand for or represent God on the earth. As…
