“Wisdom … crieth upon the highest places of the city, Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled. Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
A foolish woman … sitteth … in the high places of the city, to call passengers who go right on their ways: Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant. But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.” — Proverbs 9:1-3, 13-18
The Biblical book of Proverbs condenses truth into sound bites and memorable sayings.
Here, wisdom and folly are each personified as an attractive woman calling to passers-by. Both are “upon the high places of the city”, both use almost the same words — “Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither.
What is Proverbs saying in its whimsical way?
So many voices, so many religions, philosophies, and anti-religions, all saying, “Pick me!” Picking the wrong one, however, ends in sorrow!
Life is like that, how can a young man know which is pure and right?!
Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. — Psalm 119:9
God has provided his word to guide if we will but read, listen, believe. Man or woman, young or old — we are never too old to learn God’s word.
Decide, right now, to read the Bible at least five (5) minutes before your head hits the pillow each day for one full month, starting today. After the month reevaluate.
Where to start? How about in Proverbs, that’s a good place.
— fritz@langgang.com
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