Proverbs 9:3
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She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,
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The world's most glorious woman wants you! She wants you to move into her wonderful house with seven pillars (9:1). She has prepared a magnificent feast (9:2); she wants you to sit down and have an intimate meal with her (9:5). See the comments on 9:1 and 9:2.
Solomon continues personifying wisdom as a desirable woman, Lady Wisdom. Do not leap to speculative ideas about pastors and street preaching as an interpretation and application of this verse! Such spiritualization misses the practical value the Holy Spirit intended, by contrasting Lady Wisdom to the strange woman. See the comments on 9:4.
Wisdom is available for any man or woman who wants it. It is not far away; it is not difficult to obtain. It is not hard to find; it is not just for the intelligent or educated. The only condition required is simplicity (9:4)! If you do not know what to do, wisdom is calling you! The blessed LORD God offers it to men. All they must do is act on the invitation to humble themselves before Him and diligently apply the instruction He gives.
Wisdom is found in creation (Ps 19:1-6). It is found in parents, teachers, counselors, and pastors (5:13; 24:6; Mal 2:7; Eph 6:4). But it is mostly found in the Bible (Ps 19:7-11). The psalmist declared, "The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple" (Ps 119:130). It can make a minister perfect (II Tim 3:16-17). You should give great attention to it, as the only light in this dark world (Is 8:20; II Pet 1:19).
God has given us a manual of wisdom in the Scriptures! But He has also promised to give His Spirit of wisdom to those who ask; and He will give that Spirit and wisdom liberally (Luke 11:13; Eph 1:17; Col 1:9; Jas 1:5). Ah, reader! With an offer equivalent to Solomon's dream, how often do you pray for wisdom and understanding?
Do you hear wisdom crying from the highest places of the city? Have you noticed her maidens trying to get your attention? You cannot please God without it. You cannot be successful or happy without it. And you cannot face God after death without it. If you continue to squander and reject her call, she will punish your rebellion (1:20-32; 29:1).
Test your heart toward Lady Wisdom. Do you appreciate your parents reproving you? Friends correcting you? A pastor warning you? Do you crave the assemblies of the saints, where the Word of God is boldly preached? Even when the sermon is long? Do you focus and devour these proverbs carefully, seeking to extract every morsel of wisdom you can? Do you love the blessed Lord Jesus Christ, Who is wisdom to us (I Cor 1:30; Col 2:3)?
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