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SABBATH SCHOOL.
INTERNATIONAL LESSON FOR
OCTOBER 20.
Lesson Text: "The Proverbs of Solo
mon,'' Prov. t., 1-19-Golde
Text: Prov. l., 10
Commentary.

1. "The proverbs of Solomon, the son o
David, king of israel" We saw in last week
study that ne spake three thousand proverbs
and in this lesson we have sample OF them
or rather, Of the wisdom which he asked fo
and received from God, but in the wisdom
OF God ne here revealed we must look beyont
the son of David of our lesson to the Son o
David OF Math. l., l., a greater than Solo
mon, who is also called 1.-The wisdom Of God
G Cor. j., 24). The Hebrew word translated
''proverb" signifies also parable or similt'
tude and seems to be from the word "to
rule or reign or have dominion" II We are
ruled by "the wisdom Of God," we shall be
wise indeed.
2. Some one has SAID that wisdom uses the
best means toward the best ends, that instruc.
ton Is discipline or training and that under.
standing Is discerning good and evil. All
this Is summed up In Christ, who Is made
unto US wisdom q Cor. j., 30).
g. Justice, judgment and equity are at
tributes Of uprightuess, and these also are
summed up in Christ, who shall yet execute
judgment and justice in the earth (Jer.
by day walk uprightly. and like Lsvi walk
with God In peace and equity and turn many
away from iniquity (Mal. H., g..
4. The simple are easily led, and II led by
God all Is we'll, but II led by the devil all Is
i'll. The things Of God are hidden from
those who are wise and prudent In their own
estimation and revealed unto babes (Math.
xI, 25). To be simple toward God Is the
highest wisdom.
S. The wise will hear and increase learn
ing. In verse SO observe that 1t Is to God
they will hearken. and thus dwell safely aud
be quiet from fear Of evil. So shall they also
know "the increase Of God" (Col. H., 19).
Such hearing gives life and soul satisfaction
Elsa. w.. 2, 81.
6. There Is one peculiar thing about the
word OF God that cannot be said of any other
book-it you are child of God by faith In
Christ Jesus, you have the Holy Spirit, the
author Of the book, within you and tho
promise OF Jesus Christ that He, the Spirit,
will guide you into all truth (John XIV, II:
xvi. 1S). Rely upon Him, and He will not
fail you.
Z. The fear of the Lord is the beginning
of knowledge and wisdom Qx.. 10). The fear
of the Lord is wisdom Dob xviii, 2S). 1t
is also fountain OF life and the good mans
treasure (chapter XIV. 81; Isa. xxxiii., 81.
8. Obedience to parents Is the sum OF the
fifth commandment, and q fearful thing Is
written concerning such as mock or despise
father or mother in Prov. Xxx. II. The
phrases "lke as father pitieth" and "as
one whom his mother comforteth."
9. No outward adorning is OF any value In
the sight OF God, but the ornament of meek
and quiet spirit is in the sight Of God OF
great price Q Peter ill.,, a, and this comes
by the word OF God dwelling in US. "sanc-
tify them through Thy truth. Thy word Is
truth" (John xviii, ~.
10. w. must say very decided "No" to
anyone who would allure US away from
God. since through the transgression OF
Adam and Eve we have learned somewhat OF
the ways of the devil we are inexcusable II
we walk therein. "Blessed Is the man who
walketh not In the counsel Of the ungodly,
nor standeth In the way Of sinners, nor sit
teth in the seat OF the scornful!"
II. There are always some saying, "Come
with u.s." but 1t Is more often the enemies
than the friends OF God. No words 80 much
as actions should be ever saying, "Come
with u.s. Children of God should have a
life that will be constant invitation to the
weary, unsatished children OF this world.
The grace OF God will do it in all who are
simple.
IL. How easily the devil, the destroyer,
Is seen In these words. He was q murderer
from the beginning John will, 49, he Is q
liar and a counterfeiter. He said to Eve,
"Ye shall be as gods" (Gen. ILL.,, 5.) And now
he suggests an imitation of Gods Judgment
on Korah (Num. xvi, 3O.) In the last days
he will initiate Christ in the person OF the
antichrist (Rev. kill.
13. He offers what he calls precious SUBJ
stance, Just as he offered to our LORD all the
Kingdoms OF this world (Math. w., 8, 9). He
is constantly suggesting to people how to be
rich by uurlghteousness. and he catches
many In his net. they not considering the
future. like the rich man OF Luke xvi. Listen
to wisdom on this point and be wise (vlii.,
IA. ''Cast in thy lot among US. Let US all
have one purse. And Judas would he treas
urer and help himself freely. Another imita-
tlon Of the people Of God rs seen In Acts w..
so.
Is. "My son, walk not thou In the way
with them" This is the third time we have
met the words "my son" In this lesson. May
1t suggest voice from our loving Father,
His loving Son and the loving Spirit (John
ILL.,, 1G Gal. H.. 20; Rom. Xv.. 3O), constratn-
Ing us by this thrpefold cord (Eecl. iv, 12)
to abide In such love and not turn from II.
16. ''For their feet run to evil and make
haste 10 shed blood" The way OF peace
they know not The Imagination OF the
thoughts OF their hearts Is only evil con-
tinually (Gen. VI. 81. They would for gain
shel tho blood Of others, but our LORD jesus
shed His blood fo- US mud would have US lny
down our lives FOR others (I John III. 16),
not loving our lives even unto death Grew.
xii. III.
II. 'Surcly In win the net is spread in
the sight 0; nny bird" Tho mGrgin says,
SIN the cyrs of everything that hath wing. "
Wings imply power 10 keep away from oil
the nets OF plan. In Eph. vi, we are told ot
nrmor and weapons by meana OF which We
may resist und overcome t1e devil. Ii We
IRE not ignorant OF his devicoI, We can easily
recognize him and havo constant victory
over him. Those who walk willingly into
his open mouth deserve to be dcvoured by
him q Pet ", 8, el.
1e. Those who lay wait for the lives OF
others are renlly destroying their own live',
for Into rho pt:s which they dig they are sure
to fall. Whatsoever man eoweth that Shall
hc also reap. The devil seeks to dc'troy life,
but our Lord by laying down Ills o1n life
gives lie 10 all who receive him. Believes 8
should. be moro watohtul to give lie than
tho dew, and his followers are to take It.
10. "areety OF gain" Thai IA, this worlds
gain, whloh takes away nfe. The Phtrls'es,
who were covetous, dsridrd ChsMt Fhen a..
taught the disciplss how tc mako Afro Of
true riches Luke ~: -, i4, 10y. and II IS ever
80 since Ca.a llillot Ahsi But Christ is VS.
dom, and the trniy supplemented do as is
wri ten 10 Prov. IT,, Sc. Their way shall
mover perish, but shn'l endure forever (P5.
l., 0.-Lesson Helper.