Saturday, February 05, 2011

Dramatis personae in Proverbs

  • The Author(s) = King = Father = God the Father
  • The Recipient = Heir = Son = God the Son
  • Lady Wisdom = Inheritance = Gift of Father to Son = God the Holy Spirit
  • Lady Folly = Robs the inheritance = Spirit of this world

Equals signs are a bit strong perhaps. Directly the author, etc are not the persons of the Trinity. But God is the ultimate author, and Jesus is the only really wise son who listens to his Father and receives the Spirit.

We receive his wisdom and the benefits that wisdom afords, just as we receive his Spirit and righteousness and their fruits, by hearing with faith - not by works (1 Corinthians 1:30).

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