My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. —Proverbs 3:1-2 In these verses, the son is told that obeying his father’s commands, or taking dad’s advice, will prolong his life many years and bring him peace and prosperity. When you look at the themes that are repeated throughout the book of Proverbs, it is easy to see how this can be true. Proverbs is about being wise, following God, keeping your promises, being careful with your money, and eating and drinking well instead of foolishly. Who could fail to have…