THROUGH THE BIBLE IN THREE YEARS
It's a sure sign of old age when there is no question in your mind
that there is no question in your mind.
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Ecclesiastes 8:1-2
1 Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.
2 I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.
KJV
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In reading this passage of Scripture, we must remember that the source of Solomon's wisdom was God (See 2Chronicles 1:6-12).
Therefore, when Solomon refers to a "wise man," his reference is not to a man who has worldly wisdom, but to a man who has been with God. The Word of God will make "the simple wise" (Psalm 19:7).
The wisdom from God will make a man's "face to shine," or cause him to be known among others for his wisdom. That is what happened to Moses when he talked with God on the mountain (Exodus 34:29-33). People, especially other Christians, can recognize when a person spends a lot of time with God in prayer and Bible study.
The reason others can recognize that is because "the boldness of his face shall be changed." The person's face is not proud or haughty; neither is it innocent or unknowing. But the face is calm, serene, and reflects the fact that the person comfortable with who he is - a person surrendered to God (verse 2).
The "commandment" TO the king of Israel was to study the Word of God daily and to make all decisions according to the truths presented in the Word (Deuteronomy 17:18).
Solomon's "counsel," or advice (verse 2) is that EVERYONE should abide by the "king's commandment."
EVERYONE should study the Word of God and make decisions according to God's truths. This is the way of "wisdom."
Love ya,
Bruce