LIFE PRECONDITIONS – Proverbs 4 – 9-15-24

Today's sermon title is derived from several verses in Proverbs chapter 4 which reveal the connection between the wellbeing of the student of wisdom and what the wise father endeavors to teach him. (4) “Keep my commandments and live”. (10) “...Accept my words that the years of your life may be many”. (13) Instruction is to be guarded, Solomon says because: “She is your life.” (22) The words of the wise are “life to those who find them...”. Building his case with faithful repetition, Solomon continues to expound the virtues of Biblical wisdom. His instructions in this chapter are presented in 3 categories delineated by calls to attention in his “my son oracle” introductory framework as well as 3 distinct, yet mutually reinforcing metaphorical themes. These divisions form the outline for our message today.