Fidelity to Principle
Proverbs 3:21-23
My son, let not them depart from your eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:…


The advantages connected with fidelity to the ethics of godliness are here sketched.

I. LIFE. The principles of heavenly wisdom —

1. Originate spiritual life.

2. Nurture spiritual life.

II. ORNAMENT. "Grace to thy neck."

1. This gracefulness of soul is an ornamental. Becoming to all.

2. Within the reach of every man.

3. Admired by the highest intelligences.

4. Imperishable in its nature.

III. SAFETY. God is the guide and guardian of the faithful.

IV. COURAGE. It is one thing to be safe and another thing to feel safe. A feeling of safety may well make us courageous.

(D. Thomas, D.D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:

WEB: My son, let them not depart from your eyes. Keep sound wisdom and discretion:




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