{"product_id":"profundity-in-proverbs-daniel-9781087962955","title":"Profundity in Proverbs: Exploring Fools, Liars, Anger and Hate, Leadership and Teachable Spirit","description":"\u003cp\u003ewisdom books. Here are the first seven verses from the Book of Proverbs.\u003c\/p\u003eThe proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young-let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance-for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction (Proverbs 1:1-7).\u003cp\u003eHave you noticed that some messages are self-explanatory? Signs are good examples. Stop. Do Not Enter. Private Property. Keep Out. No Trespassing. No Hunting or Fishing. Many of the verses in Proverbs are like that. That is why in this book I have just listed verses that pertain to a specific topic. As you read them you won't need any explanation. Here is an example.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (Proverbs 10:18).\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis verse requires no explanation. The obvious response from a reader is, \"Yes, this is true.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother feature of many verses in Proverbs and indeed also throughout the Scriptures is the use of compare and contrast. Here is an example.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom\u003c\/em\u003e (Proverbs 10:23).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterestingly we find in educational research on effective instructional strategies that the technique of compare and contrast has the greatest benefit for learners. In this example, we learn what a fool is and what a fool is not. We learn what a person of understanding is and what a person of understanding is not. This process guides what to not do and guidance for what to do. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition, in these verses, we can see cause and effect and also often consequences. Look at this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo have a fool for a child brings grief; there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (Proverbs 17:21).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foolish child causes the effect of no joy for the parent. It does not take much imagination to consider what consequences of the foolish behavior of the child might be that result in no joy for the parent. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs you read through the verses be looking for the self-explanatory statements. As you read through the verses be looking for compare and contrast examples. As you read through the verses be looking for examples of cause and effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Daniel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1087962951\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781087962955\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Elden Daniel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/29\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.12d","brand":"Daniel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44066973745407,"sku":"9781087962955","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_657f3822-5836-44d5-9390-65552e128472.jpg?v=1685410436","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/profundity-in-proverbs-daniel-9781087962955","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}