Proverbs 9:1
The Foundation:
The foundation of the house of wisdom is “the fear of the Lord . . . the beginning of wisdom” (Prov 9:10). A person does not finally reach the Lord thru much study and the acquisition of much wisdom. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Without a reverential trust in the God of creation and redemption, there can be no true wisdom. Paul said Christ is the foundation (1 Cor 3:11).No other foundation can be laid other than Christ. Many try to lay a foundation with Christ in it but not as THE foundation. To the many pseudo-religions, Jesus is only a part of it as a prophet, teacher or great personality – to them He is not the very foundation of faith and belief.
The writer says that upon this foundation and supporting the superstructure of the house of wisdom are seven mighty pillars or columns. But what are these pillars? The answer may be found in the New Testament book of wisdom (Jam 1:5; 3:13).James lists seven things that may be considered the seven pillars of the house of wisdom.
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