Proverbs 9:1
If the Wisdom spoken of by Solomon be none other than Christ, the
house of Wisdom must be the spiritual house which Christ builds His
Church. This house is described as being strong and stable. Wisdom
hath hewn out her seven pillars. Seven is the number constantly used
in the Bible to... [ Continue Reading ]
Proverbs 9:1
The marriage supper for the king's son.
I. The house. The frame is set up from everlasting, well-ordered in
all things, and sure. The tried Foundation is the Lord our
Righteousness. The seven pillars indicate, in Oriental form, that its
supports and ornaments are perfect in strength a... [ Continue Reading ]
Proverbs 9:3 , PROVERBS 9:16
I. Choose. Here is the manliness of manhood, that a man has a reason
for what he does, and has a will in doing it. Be the masters and lords
of the circumstances in which you stand. Put your heel on temptations
if they come to you. Remember there is the alternative, the... [ Continue Reading ]
Proverbs 9:10
I. Nothing can prosper long that runs its head against any of the
great walls of the universe. Life is known by its manifestations; no
one has ever seen it. And no one ever sees the invisible barriers that
close like a prison round the living, whenever they violate the laws
of life. Th... [ Continue Reading ]
Proverbs 9:3 , PROVERBS 9:16
I. Choose. Here is the manliness of manhood, that a man has a reason
for what he does, and has a will in doing it. Be the masters and lords
of the circumstances in which you stand. Put your heel on temptations
if they come to you. Remember there is the alternative, the... [ Continue Reading ]