An Exposition of the Book of Proverbs
Overview
Charles Bridges’ An Exposition of the Book of Proverbs exhorts and encourages believers to walk in the way of wisdom by considering the weight of the Proverbs’ instructions. Taking a chapter-by-chapter, verse-by-verse approach, this exposition on the Book of Proverbs offers insight into and wisdom on the words of Solomon, inviting the reader to explore the spiritual ramifications of each of the wise king’s admonitions. Bridges stresses that the purpose of Proverbs is that it be read and regarded in light of its relevance to daily life, in order that we might become “men of sound godliness.”
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Key Features
- Contains verse-by-verse commentary
- Provides thoughtful and intelligent analysis
- Separates the book of Proverbs into three distinct sections
Top Highlights
“But this Sovereign discrimination shows the real intent of the Scriptures—not to teach philosophy, but religion; not to make men of science, but men of sound godliness.” (Page iii)
“Awful is the thought—that there is not a sin, that the highest saint of God may not commit, if trusting in himself. ‘Thou standest by faith. Be not high-minded, but fear.’” (Page 7)
“Christian! Look at sloth—not as an infirmity, but as a sin, affecting the whole man; growing upon us with unperceived power; and therefore needing incessant watchfulness. Allow it no rest, no time to root itself. Resist it in all its forms—bodily, mental, spiritual: indulgence of sleep and appetite: self-pleasing, in all its subtle and plausible workings. Live by rule. Have your time strictly arranged. Be employed in early work for God. Store the mind with useful knowledge; ever reserving the first place for an industrious and prayerful study of the book of God. ‘Mortify’ this baneful lust ‘through the Divine Spirit;’1 drawing all your motives from the death,2 the life,3 the rules of Christ.4 This will ensure victory, and how enriching will be the spoil!” (Pages 55–56)
“Remember—we need not yield. We cannot be forced to sin13—else we might throw the blame upon God. The habitual resistance of the will clears us of responsibility.14 The consent of the will—even it be not carried out into action—lays the responsibility at our own door.” (Page 5)
“My son’—said the wise son of Sirach—‘if thou come to serve the Lord, prepare thy heart for temptation” (Page 5)
Product Details
- Title: An Exposition of the Book of Proverbs
- Author: Charles Bridges
- Publisher: Robert Carter & Brothers
- Publication Date: 1865
- Pages: 564
Reviews
3 ratings
Emory Horvath
12/9/2022
Note that this is not quite the same version as the Banner of Truth edition. The Logos version is evidently either an earlier or later edition than the Banner of Truth reprint. About 90% of the content is largely identical with some minor wording changes, but the Banner of Truth version averages about 5-10% additional content. The Logos version here is not an abridgement as such, but is clearly a different edition that was evidently published in the USA during the author's lifetime. An earlier edition? A special edition for the USA? Or originally an unauthorized bootleg printing of an early edition by that American publisher in 1865? Or is it that new 4th edition the author refers to (in the Banner of Truth reprint), that has been "compressed without abridgement for wider circulation"? Ah, maybe this will make a merry puzzle for future textual critics some day!
Brendon Branigin
7/5/2019
Chris
6/24/2017
