In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise: and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding”, and in chapter eighteen and verse one of Proverbs Solomon shares how a man, “seeks and intermeddles with all wisdom” where we read,
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeks and intermeddles with all wisdom.
The verse begins, “Through desire a man, having separated himself, ...” Solomon began with the words, “through desire a man” or “by the means of wish, longing, appetite and passion a person whether male or female” “having separated himself” which means “dividing, spreading apart and isolating their own self” does the following. Solomon shared how the person who isolates themselves to pursue their own selfish passions does the following.
The verse continues, “... seeks and intermeddles with all wisdom.” Solomon added the words, “seeks and intermeddles” or “requires, desires, exacts, requests, discloses, lays bare and snarls” “with all wisdom” which means “with the whole, total and every manner of skill, shrewdness and prudence”. Solomon said the person who isolates themselves to pursue their own selfish passions looks for and snarls at skillfulness and prudence.
When we consider Solomon's words in this verse, we discover how a person who isolates themselves to pursue their own selfish passion is actually looking for and snarling at skillfulness and prudence. Isolating ourselves to pursue the “wisdom” of Jehovah God is good, and seeking for His will in our lives will improve our relationship with Him. God loves us, and He wants a personal relationship with us through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for our sins. When we yield to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us to close ourselves off with Him and receive His skill and prudence.
Next time Solomon says, “a fool has no delight in understanding”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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