30 Day Challenge: A Walk Through ProverbsSample

Day Nine

Read Proverbs 9 

This passage of Proverbs compares the way of wisdom and the way of folly. Wisdom starts with fear of the LORD, but this isn’t a fear like when someone is afraid of the dark, it is a reverence and awe of God. When we acknowledge how good and how great He is, we can understand His wisdom. Folly is like foolishness—if we don’t listen to God’s instructions, we can easily be swayed by the world.

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight” (verse 10). 

Reflect 

What are the differences between wisdom and folly? 

What are some of the ways this passage says folly speaks?

What does wisdom say according to the passage?

Engage 

What do you think it looks like to fear God?

When we know God, we have insight (a deep understanding). Why do you think this is good?

An Extra Mile

Write a letter to God and tell him some of the ways your think He is awesome. Ask Him to show more of Himself to you.