Elder Paul Chan
Bible passage: Proverbs 2:1-5, 3:7, 23:17, 24:21, Proverbs 1:7, 9:10
Proverbs 2:1-5 New International Version (NIV) Moral Benefits of Wisdom
1 My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, 2 turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding— 3 indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, 4 and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, 5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 3:7 New International Version (NIV)
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.
Proverbs 23:17 New International Version (NIV) Saying 15
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
Proverbs 24:21 New International Version (NIV) Saying 30
21 Fear the Lord and the king, my son, and do not join with rebellious officials,
Proverbs 1:7 New International Version (NIV)
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools[a] despise wisdom and instruction
Proverbs 9:10New International Version (NIV) 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Date: 20150607
