College Press NIV Commentary: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes & Song of Solomon
Overview
Typically known as part of the Wisdom Literature category, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes provide insight into the process of obtaining and keeping wisdom. Interestingly enough, these books point out that pursuing wisdom on one's own is useless because wisdom is a gift from God. Wisdom that is described in these two books is wisdom that is sought out, not in solitude, but in community with God and other human beings.
Top Highlights
“Fourth, the one who pays careful attention to the routine affairs of life displays wisdom. Wisdom” (Page 30)
“First, the wise are those who know what is appropriate.” (Page 30)
“Here the phrase is antithetic to ‘fear the Lord.’ To be wise in one’s own eyes is a demonstration of pride. To fear the Lord demonstrates humility.” (Page 70)
“In Proverbs, the primary place where moral instruction takes place is in the home.” (Page 77)
“The wisdom of Proverbs does not divide individuals or life into parts. There is no dichotomy between mind and body, physical and spiritual, or sacred and secular. Such a dichotomy is artificial. From the perspective of Proverbs, the physical, mental, emotional, moral, and spiritual are parts of the whole. When one is affected, the others are affected as well. Proverbial wisdom is about health, health that incorporates the whole person.” (Pages 70–71)
- Title: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs
- Author: Dave Bland
- Series: College Press NIV Commentary
- Publisher: College Press
- Print Publication Date: 2002
- Logos Release Date: 2006
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible. O.T. Ecclesiastes › Commentaries; Bible. O.T. Proverbs › Commentaries; Bible. O.T. Song of Solomon › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:CPC_PRECSG
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-04-26T02:10:00Z
