QUEEN OF KINGS – Proverbs 8:14-21 – 3-16-25

Providence Community Church

As we have recently noted, the teaching of Proverbs regarding wisdom presumes the proper relationship between the spiritual and the material. We note as the chapter continues that legitimate political authority is established on wisdom. Even creation itself is established on wisdom, as is all enduring hope of human flourishing. Properly ordered affections prioritize the foundation, the means, and the righteous pre-conditions of all legitimate endeavors. Our summary from the analogy of wealth in verses 10 & 11: Only those who come upon their prosperity by way of loving wisdom more than riches can be trusted as their steward. can be adapted to every area of life. Verses 14-16 for instance: Only those who come upon their office by way of loving wisdom more than political power can be trusted as its steward. Lady wisdom's call isn't limited to young men lacking sense, she asserts herself on the heights beside the way of kings, princes, and nobles as well..