Two dinner invitations: sister Wisdom vs. the Foolish Woman

"Whoever is simple, let him turn in here! As for him who lacks understanding, she says to him." - Proverbs 9:4, 16

In Proverbs chapter 9, it's interesting to see the same invitation given by both Wisdom and a foolish woman without wisdom, using the same words. Both have houses, both call from high places in the city, both invite to dinner. But those who accept the invitation of Wisdom have life and walk in the way of understanding, and those who respond to the invitation of the foolish woman are in the depths of hell.

Wisdom invites to partake of God's table, while the foolish woman offers stolen bread and water, making them seem sweet. In Proverbs 7:4, God's Word commands us to call Wisdom our sister. This wonderful sister keeps away from sin, teaches to live in the fear of God and keep God's commandments. In this chapter she says: "Forsake foolishness and live; go in the way of understanding" (Proverbs 9:6).

Sister Wisdom invites us to taste the goodness of God's Word, while the foolish woman advertises stolen food trying to make it seem pleasant.

They who accept the invitation of Wisdom have life.

From my diary,

February 22,   2024