Proverbs, written to a young man, concludes its purpose statement—that its reader should gain wisdom—with this warning: The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 What should we infer from this? The Bible often tailors its warnings to our sinful tendencies; it doesn't warn men against nagging, nor women against being doormats. Rather, it warns husbands against their tendency to despise and neglect their wives; wives against disrespecting and controlling their husbands.
You can't image God if you don't fear him
You can't image God if you don't fear him
You can't image God if you don't fear him
Proverbs, written to a young man, concludes its purpose statement—that its reader should gain wisdom—with this warning: The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 What should we infer from this? The Bible often tailors its warnings to our sinful tendencies; it doesn't warn men against nagging, nor women against being doormats. Rather, it warns husbands against their tendency to despise and neglect their wives; wives against disrespecting and controlling their husbands.