The Biblical Illustrator - Proverbs 4:8
Proverbs 4:8Exalt her, and she shall promote thee.Man and religion mutually exaltedTrue wisdom includes two things--first, the choice of the highest possible good; secondly, the adoption of the best possible means for the attainment of that good.I. Man exalting religion. There is a sense in which it may be said that man cannot exalt religion. But--1. Man may exalt it into his heart as a supreme passion. Abounding around us are organisations which have for their object the reformation of morals,... read more
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 4:1-27
Proverbs 4:1 . Hear, ye children, a Hebraism, equivalent to wash, cleanse, and purify your ears. A grateful son here recites the domestic piety of an illustrious father. David talked much with his children on religious subjects. But Solomon, wiser than all his brothers, was his beloved son, and shared more of his father’s favours. David made religion the first object of paternal tuition; for it was in his eyes far before the throne, and all worldly good. Our Lord also has taught us that it... read more