wisdom vs folly

Hebrew wisdom literature taught people not only how to make good choices in life but to also make godly choices. The book of proverbs in the Old Testament is the perfect example of the practical side of godly living and success. In life everybody are presented with choices daily. Based on your worldview and beliefs, your choices can lead to bad consequences at the time, or later in your life. If you are a Christian you know that bad choices, can not only lead to bad consequences, but also, punishment by God. “Jewish ages infused their literature with an understanding that all wisdom, even things related to everyday practical matters, begins with the fear of the Lord” (Hindson). Proverbs are based on experience and observation, while producing reflection within the mind. Proverbs covers multiple topics that can apply to any ones daily lives like marriage, self-control, money and relationships. Throughout proverbs written by Solomon, he addresses situations of wisdom and folly, also diligence and laziness and his own experiences. There is no better example of the practical side of godly living and success than what is found in the Book of Proverbs, if interpreted correctly and actually applied to daily living (Hindson).

Wisdom is to be applied, not just studied or memorized. Proverbs contains a balanced view of wealth and poverty (Hindson). Diligence and laziness are opposites of each other and each will lead you to different results and outcomes in life. A person that is lazy puts off work, doesn’t want to work for their selves to receive things they need, and don’t take responsibility for their lives. While people with diligence are constantly working to have a good life, good work ethic, and positive outcomes. They work hard an...

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...vice regarding principals of success, honesty, humility, and generosity. If you follow proverbs you will learn how to live diligently, have success, prosperity, and in a godly manner. Christ followers have an advantage over people who do not follow Christ because they have exact guidance on how to live daily and handle situations, if they are diligent, they will take the opportunity to apply what is being taught and in return be rewarded, or on the other side one can choose to seek greatness without god, and be folly and lazy and in return be punished for eternity. Overall, those that choose to make wise choices and follow god will be blessed with positive benefit, and those that do not will be folly, and in return receive nothing (Hindson).

Works Cited

Hindson, Edward E.. The Essence of the Old Testament: a survey. Nashville, Tenn.: B & H Academic, 2012. Print.