![]() The excellency of the things delivered, being right things truth, agreeably to the word of God, plain and easy to be understood, and of more worth than gold, silver, and precious stones, Pr 8:6-11. The places where this proclamation is made are described, Pr 8:2,3 the persons to whom, Pr 8:4,5. Christ, under the name of Wisdom, is represented as an herald, publishing the Gospel in the ministry of the word, either in person or by his servants, Pr 8:1. This chapter contains the instructions of Wisdom or Christ showing the excellency of them, and the author of them, in opposition to the harlot and her allurements, in the preceding chapter. S Job 9:4 Proverbs 21:22 Ecclesiastes 7:19 Sinners die because they will die, which justifies God when he judges. Those who offend Christ deceive themselves sin is a wrong to the soul. Does it not show contempt of Wisdom's instructions, when people professing godliness, seek excuses for neglecting the means of grace? Christ is Wisdom, and he is Life to all believers nor can we obtain God's favour, unless we find Christ, and are found in him. The children of the world find time for vain amusements, without neglecting what they deem the one thing needful. Blessed are those who hear the Saviour's voice, and wait on him with daily reading, meditation, and prayer. Let us all be wise, and not refuse such mercy. Verses 32-36 Surely we should hearken to Christ's voice with the readiness of children. Does he delight in saving wretched sinners, and shall not we delight in his salvation? How able, how fit is the Son of God to be the Saviour of the world, who was the Creator of it! The Son of God was ordained, before the world, to that great work. Verses 22-31 The Son of God declares himself to have been engaged in the creation of the world. In Wisdom's promises, believers have goods laid up, not for days and years, but for eternity her fruit therefore is better than gold. Also, they shall be happy in the glory of God hereafter. Christ, by his Spirit, guides believers into all truth, and so leads them in the way of righteousness and they walk after the Spirit. If they have not riches and honour in this world, they shall have that which is infinitely better. Wealth gotten by vanity will soon be diminished, but that which is well got, will wear well and that which is well spent upon works of piety and charity, will be lasting. They shall be happy in this world, or in that which is beyond compare better. Those who love Christ, are such as have seen his loveliness, and have had his love shed abroad in their hearts therefore they are happy. Seek him early, seek him earnestly, seek him before any thing else. His wisdom makes all truly happy who receive it in the love of Christ Jesus. ![]() True religion gives men the best counsel in all difficult cases, and helps to make their way plain. He hates pride and arrogance, evil ways and froward conversation these render men unwilling to hear his humbling, awakening, holy instructions. Man found out many inventions for ruin God found one for our recovery. Through the redemption of Christ's precious blood, the riches of his grace abound in all wisdom and prudence. All prudence and skill are from the Lord. Verses 12-21 Wisdom, here is Christ, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge it is Christ in the word, and Christ in the heart not only Christ revealed to us, but Christ revealed in us. Where there is an understanding heart, and willingness to receive the truth in love, wisdom is valued above silver and gold. Yet attention to the words of Christ, will guide the most ignorant into saving knowledge of the truth. The chief difficulty is to get men to attend to instruction. Verses 1-11 The will of God is made known by the works of creation, and by the consciences of men, but more clearly by Moses and the prophets. (22-31) Exhortations to hear Christ's word. (12-21) Christ one with the Father, in the creation of the world, and rejoicing in his work for the salvation of man. Christ, as Wisdom, calls to the sons of men.
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