Our world is filled with questions. One “expert” declares his opinion, and another contradicts that with other findings. Confusion sets in, followed by doubt, and finally we despair of finding any accurate and satisfying answers to the questions of life. Is there no authority to answer our questions of “what,” “where,” and “why?”

There are disputes even among the experts in the field of clergy. Because God has spoken to man in the Scriptures, we need not dangle on the opinions of “experts.” Instead we must hear the words of God as they speak to us in their absolute authority in this world.

The Bible is God’s special way of revealing Himself and His will to us. There are books which offer advice, but the Bible does not merely advise; it tells the Truth. “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works” (2 Timothy 3:16,17).

The Book of Proverbs is God’s powerhouse of wisdom. A proverb condenses the meaning of a thousand words into one short and simple sentence. Proverbs shows us that we do have an authoritative word from God. It gives us the real freedom of knowing what God expects of us, and of knowing right from wrong, good from bad, and wise from foolish.

The world has its own knowledge and wisdom but the ones who trust in the
Word of God have the great security of knowing God’s wisdom and the privilege
of gaining the life which it brings. The Book of Proverbs is wisdom literature. It is
a collection of divine counsel from which all people can benefit. These are ethical precepts about practical living. The world’s concept of wisdom is often linked with intelligence or level of education. The Bible in general lifts up the man of Godly wisdom as the ideal. An individual who embraces the discernment of the two elements and the role they play in life is a wise person.