Perceiving the Words of Understanding
Proverbs 1:2-4, “To know wisdom and instruction; to
perceive the words of understanding; To receive the instruction of wisdom,
justice, and judgment, and equity; To give subtlety to the simple, to the young
man knowledge and discretion.”
There
are a number of things that make it possible for the Christian musician “to
perceive the words of understanding” mentioned by Solomon. As a young man or woman the musician needs to
acquire knowledge. There are many
institutions of higher learning where a young musician can acquire musical
knowledge. If a Christian youth desires
to have his or her voice to be heard, that person must learn how to read, write
and perform music. Solomon declared that
one must “know instruction”. This is the
prerequisite to having wisdom. In order
to have wisdom a musician must be willing to receive instruction.
Things
to be learned are subtlety, justice, judgment, and equity all these are a must
in order for the “young man” to be musically wise. If there ever was a time when Christian
musicians need to acquire the long list of attributes listed above, it is in
this century. The premium is being
placed on talent rather than the thorough knowledge that these skills and
qualities bring to the place of worship.
The word
biyn (995) translated perceive in the
second verse AV means to separate mentally.
If the young musician is going to make in this perverse world, he or she
must be able to be able to perceive the words of understanding (biynah
998). These two Hebrew words have
very close affinity I believe a good
commentary on their meaning here is found in
Ephesians 5:6, “Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of
these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.”
Thought for the Day
Aren’t you thankful that Jesus didn’t save us and then leave us to try to make it
on this Christian to heaven. Thank God
we can have the mind of Christ as we travel on this Christian journey.
Scripture for the Day
1Corinthians 2:16, For "who has known the mind of the LORD
that he may instruct Him?" But we have the mind of Christ.
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