_MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Proverbs 2:1_ HUMAN UNDERSTANDING AND DIVINE KNOWLEDGE I. DIVINE KNOWLEDGE IS WITHIN THE REACH OF THE HUMAN UNDERSTANDING. When a physician has created an appetite in his patient, he sees that he is provided with food that will satisfy his hunger. As God has giv... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— PROVERBS 2:7. SOUND WISDOM. Miller translates this word “_something stable_.” It is used but twelve times in Scripture; in Job 5:12, it is translated “enterprise,” but the rendering given here would well fit the context there; and so in every other case. THAT WALK UPRIGHTLY, litera... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— PROVERBS 2:12. DELIVER, “snatch,” as a brand out of the fire. EVIL MAN, rather “an evil way.” Proverbs 2:13. “Level” paths. PROVERBS 2:16. STRANGE, “unknown,” “_wanton_” (see 1 Kings 11:1). PROVERBS 2:17. GUIDE, or “companion,” “confidant,” her lawful husband. PROVERBS 2:18. HOU... [ Continue Reading ]
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Proverbs 2:21_ THE CONTRAST IN THE END FROM THE CONTRAST IN THE WAY If men walk in two directly opposite directions they cannot possibly arrive at the same goal. I. THE HISTORIC ILLUSTRATION OF THIS TRUTH. The first inhabitants of Canaan were allowed to dwell i... [ Continue Reading ]