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How Can I Apply Wisdom Literature To My Life?

Shenay June 30, 2023
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How Can I Apply Wisdom Literature To My Life?

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How can I apply something written thousands of years ago to present circumstances?

Last time, we looked at the genre of Proverbs. This time, we are mapping out the journey from the ancient horizon of Proverbs to the horizon of our own situation.

Reason with Paul

In order to find wisdom, we must begin at the right starting point. Understanding the genre and intended audience for the book of Proverbs is a necessary first step in this quest.

Read Deuteronomy 25:4, and then read 1 Corinthians 9. Take careful note of how Paul extracts a principle from Scripture and then brings it to bear on present circumstances.

Test Yourself

What is the second stage in moving from the ancient horizon of Proverbs to the horizon of your context?

Answer

Discerning an underlying principle

Think about it:

How important is discerning your own context to rightly applying wisdom from Proverbs?