Chapter 25

We are approaching the end of the book of Proverbs, and it’s getting close to that time again – time to choose another book!

We’re going back into the New Testament, and we’ll tackle the one kind of book I haven’t looked at yet in Johno’s Commentary – a Gospel. But these four books are so familiar that it’s going to be a real challenge to find something new.

So here we go – Matthew, Mark, Luke or John? Make your choice, dear friend!

Anyway, on with tonight’s episode – Proverbs chapter 25!

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The book changes its style again. Once again it is the sayings of Solomon; but this time it is a group of sayings collected by a later king, King Hezekiah. Whether done personally by him or by his scribes on his behalf and for his reference is something we will never know; in any case, the sayings listed here are attributed to Solomon.

And wisdom once again we find.

The first few sayings (vs 1 -15) once again vary as to their topic, but broadly they are simply on the nature of wise and knowledgeable living. Once again, Solomon tells us about how a leader should view knowledge.

A leader, says Solomon, should have a deep and broad knowledge. This is in contrast to our dominant worldview which tends to encourage people who are completely specialized in the discipline of attaining and exercising power. Solomon, on the other hand, believes that a leader needs to be educated, and to have a good idea of the world around them. In this way, nothing can surprise them.

The next section, 16 – 25, is more about self-control – something many people (including myself) need to develop!

It’s a bunch of really practical ways you can avoid making yourself out to be a fool in front of others.