Agur wanted someone to teach him. But Agur already knew some things. He knew that God’s word is perfect. And Agur was right. The Bible is perfect.

Agur also knew that we must teach the Bible accurately. This is also right.

Agur knew that God will punish our evil actions. This is also right. But Agur did not explain some important principles. He did not say that God loves us. He did not say that God wants to forgive us. Agur was afraid of God, because he did not know about God’s love.

v7 Oh, God, I pray for two things.

Do not refuse me! I shall soon die.

v8 Protect me from all lies!

Do not make me rich or poor!

Give me today’s bread, only!

v9 Otherwise, I might become rich. Then I would forget you. I would say, ‘There is no God.’

Or I might become poor. Then I might steal. And I might fail to respect God.

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