Proverbs 3 - Introduction

A.M. 3004. B.C. 1000.

“This chapter,” says Henry, “is one of the most excellent in all this book: both for argument to persuade us to be religious, and for directions in religion.” We are exhorted to be constant in our duty, because it is the way to be happy, Proverbs 3:1. To live a life of dependance upon God, because it is the way to be safe, Proverbs 3:5. To keep up the fear of God, because it tends to health and comfort of body and mind, Proverbs 3:7; Proverbs 3:8. To serve God with our substance, because it is the way to prosper, Proverbs 3:9; Proverbs 3:10. To bear our afflictions patiently, because, if we do so, we shall be profited by them, Proverbs 3:11; Proverbs 3:12. Highly to value, diligently to seek, and always to govern ourselves by the rules of wisdom, because it will be followed with continual peace and comfort, Proverbs 3:13. To do all the good we can, and no hurt to our neighbour, because in proportion as men are just and charitable, or otherwise, they shall receive of God, Proverbs 3:27. By which it appears what a tendency true religion has to make men both blessed themselves, and instrumental of communicating blessings to others.