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New Testament writers had the same perspective about God’s revealed word in general. Earnest study
made one “acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. Solid food is for the mature, who by
constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil (Heb. 5:13b, 14).” As Solomon
observed the habits of the ant and applied them as lessons for the sluggard (Prov. 6:6-11), he was not
just thinking about people who are physically lazy. “Remember, faith without diligence is slumbering
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delusion… Always, therefore, look at sloth, not as an infirmity, but as a sin, affecting the whole man.”
Overview of the Proverbs
10.4. Let’s Practice….
1. Who wrote the book of Proverbs?
2. Wisdom involves deciding between and
3. The Hebrew word for understanding is connected to the simple word
4. Wisdom is described as a lady, a writing technique called
164 Charles Bridges, A Commentary on Proverbs (Carlisle: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1983), 62.
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