The WISDOM COLLECTION includes biblical references about how to get wisdom to live well.
According to the Bible and William MacDonald’s commentary, Proverbs 31 outlines the ideal blueprint for godly leadership and womanhood.
The chapter opens with a mother warning her royal son against the destructive temptations of wine and impurity, commanding him to defend the poor and oppressed. The remaining poem praises the "virtuous woman". Rather than an impossible standard, MacDonald highlights her practical diligence, moral excellence, business acumen, and acts of charity. Her ultimate beauty does not stem from fleeting physical charm, but from her foundational, reverent fear of the Lord.
"Fear the Lord" stems from the same Hebrew and Greek root words in biblical text which describe a state of profound, holy reverence, awe, and submission before God.
"The Fear of the Lord" refers to a state of being, a character trait, or a spiritual foundation. It is a noun that describes he posture of a person’s heart.
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Proverbs 9:10).
"Fear the Lord” is a command, or a direct lifestyle choice. It tells you what to do. "Fear the Lord, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing" (Psalm 34:9).
The WISDOM COLLECTION includes biblical references about how to get wisdom to live well.
According to the Bible and William MacDonald’s commentary, Proverbs 31 outlines the ideal blueprint for godly leadership and womanhood.
The chapter opens with a mother warning her royal son against the destructive temptations of wine and impurity, commanding him to defend the poor and oppressed. The remaining poem praises the "virtuous woman". Rather than an impossible standard, MacDonald highlights her practical diligence, moral excellence, business acumen, and acts of charity. Her ultimate beauty does not stem from fleeting physical charm, but from her foundational, reverent fear of the Lord.
"Fear the Lord" stems from the same Hebrew and Greek root words in biblical text which describe a state of profound, holy reverence, awe, and submission before God.
"The Fear of the Lord" refers to a state of being, a character trait, or a spiritual foundation. It is a noun that describes he posture of a person’s heart.
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Proverbs 9:10).
"Fear the Lord” is a command, or a direct lifestyle choice. It tells you what to do. "Fear the Lord, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing" (Psalm 34:9).
