These two chapters of Scripture are written so different from the rest of God's Word. There are many sayings in these chapters that I could read about. But I will choose one verse that I may include in my sermon on Sunday.
Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
The 1st part of the verse says nothing surprising to even a casual student of the Bible. The word of God is inerrant - it contains only truth. Any one who consumes Scripture, takes on great knowledge. But the second half of the verse is surprising it seems to change thought - speaking now of God Himself. But it is not a change of thought - the Word of God is God - knowledge of His Word is to know Him. However, the second half of the verse challenges us to go beyond the knowledge OF God's Word - the knowledge OF Him.
The second half of the verse challenges us to trust IN God - to trust IN His Word - to act upon it. It promises that if we do - we will find safety - God Himself will be our shield - a defensive weapon against attacks - possibly from our enemies, Satan, and/or temptation.
God does not want us to merely believe IN Him or to believe words about Him, He calls us to believe Him period - to trust Him.
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