Proverbs 1 and 2

On Instagram, there's a group of women doing a #31dayswithHim reading challenge. Every day in July, you read a chapter in Proverbs. Here's a few of my insights that I've gleaned, and I'd be thrilled if you shared what the Holy Spirit taught you.

Proverbs 1
V.3 Receive instruction in wise dealing and the discipline of wise thoughtfulness, righteousness, justice, and integrity. (AMP)

*It takes discipline to live a life of integrity!

V.4-5 ...prudence...to the simple...knowledge, discretion, and discernment to the youth-the wise...increase in learning...the person of understanding will aquire skill and attain to sound counsel.

*Wisdom of God is available to every person, at every level. It isn't just for the elite, and it isn't just for indigent. The Holy Spirit teaches you what you need, at the level you need.

V.20, 21, 24
*Wisdom of God cries out and calls to me. God doesn't keep His wisdom from me.

Proverbs 2
I underlined a lot in this chapter. What got my attention most were the "If you...then..." statements.

V1-5 ...if you...receive my words and treasure up my commandments...making your ear attentive...inclining and directing your heart and mind...cry out for insight...raise your voice...seek ...and search for skillful and godly Wisdom...THEN you will understand the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of (our omniscient) God. (AMP, emphasis, typos mine)

Then it goes on to reveal characteristics of God:
*He gives wisdom, knowledge, and understanding v.6
*He stores wisdom for the righteous. He is our shield v.7
*He guards our path and preserves our way v.8

All this so I "will understand righteousness, justice, and fair dealing (in every area and relation), yes, you will understand every good path. For skillful and godly Wisdom shall enter your heart, and knowledge shall be pleasant to you." (AMP v. 9-10)