Bible Discussion Thread

Ch18 reveals the deep things of God and the key transference of His wisdom to usward. In vs 1 it starts with desire and a stubborn pursuit of it. The word "intermeddleth" means obstinate, fixed, an unyielding course. It is stubborn in a good way. And vs. 2 fools have no desire for this pursuit. The key unfolds in vs4- "The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters -- There is only 2 things in life that is deep; God is deep and you and i are also deep. For deep refers to eternal! You and i are eternal and God is eternal; heaven and earth shall pass away but God;s word abideth forever. In Ps.42;7 - deep calleth unto deep!! God is calling us to desire Him, the only source of wisdom and life eternal. Therefore the noteable key is found in vs4 "The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters " -- When Jesus was at the well in Jo.4 with the woman; she said the well is deep and He replied if you knew who it was you were talking with he would give you water that you would never thirst again. And then she "SAID WITH HER MOUTH", sir give me this water. Thus we see the key is our spoken words that draw the water of life from the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook into our hearts, by His grace and faith. All tru Proverbs we see our words,lips, tongue are key to wisdom being attained. We see in vs. 6&7 that a fools lips and words are a snare to their soul. It cuts both ways ; "by our words we will be either justified or condemned."Mt.12;37 -- The wisdom key is clearly amplified in vs.20 & 21 --A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.