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Bible Doctrine Study Guides Proverbs Chapter 08 (Doctrine Calls Out to You) 1~~Does not doctrine in the human spirit proclaim? And knowledge of doctrine put forth her {doctrine} voice? 2~~She {doctrine} stands on top of high places . . . by the way in the places of the paths. {Note: Means doctrine can be used in every situation in life. Here is the intersection of roads - where all sorts of people come together.} 3~~She {doctrine} cries/'extends her invitation' at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming at the doors. {Note: This is like a city auditorium where the masses can meet.} {Doctrine applies to all Generations} 4~~Unto you, O members of the human race, I {doctrine} communicate . . . and my voice is to the next generation. 5~~O you 'stupid ones'/'who are ignorant {of doctrine}', 'understand wisdom'/'gain knowledge {of doctrine}' . . . fools . . . be you of an understanding heart/'right lobe'. {Note: This category of 'ignorant' includes ALL OF US. When we are first saved, we are all ignorant of Divine Viewpoint. Only by the study of His Divine Viewpoint as expressed in His Written Word, can we hope to grow up spiritually.} 6~~Listen . . . for I {doctrine} will speak of excellent/noble things {categories} . . . and the opening of my lips 'shall be right things'/'communicate integrity'. 7a~~For my mouth shall speak truth {doctrine IS Truth}. {Note: Categories of Truth are: 1) establishment truth, 2) Gospel Truth, and 3) doctrinal Truth for the believer growing in spiritual maturity (grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior). (Establishment truth is for believer and unbeliever alike- it is the laws God gave all mankind to perpetuate the human race - the Ten Commandments is part of 'establishment truth' that will generate a civilized nation if followed.)} 7b~~And wickedness/evil is an abomination to my lips. {Note: Doctrine does NOT teach doing evil in any fashion - in God's viewpoint - and that is the only viewpoint that counts. Now the key is to study enough to BE CLEAR exactly what is God's viewpoint on any matter!} 8~~All the words/'doctrinal communications' {dabar} of my mouth are in righteousness. There is nothing twisted or false in them. {GAP} 9~~They are all plain to the one who is caused to understand, and accurate/correct to those who find knowledge. {Note: This is GAP - the Grace Apparatus for Perception. If you study and study and study consistently - a little here and a little there - verse by verse, precept upon precept, you will grow spiritually. If you study under your right pastor teacher under the concept of enforced humility, then your growth will be accelerated.} {GOD's Scale of Values - Do Your Values Match Up to His?} 10~~Seize My instruction . . . and not silver. And knowledge {of doctrine} . . . rather than the finest/choice gold. {Note: God and the understanding of His Divine Viewpoint must be FIRST in your life - in your scale of values. Everything else is 'ok', but if it is FIRST, then YOU WORSHIP IT instead of Him!} {Before You Love Someone Else - Have a Love Affair with Doctrine FIRST} 11~~For doctrine is 'more valuable than jewelry'/'better than rubies'. And 'nothing you desire can be compared with her {doctrine}'/ 'all the things that may be desired' can not to be compared with her {doctrine}'. 12~~I, doctrine, 'live with'/ 'am intimately united with' application/wisdom, and find out knowledge of 'evil thoughts'. {Note: With Divine Viewpoint metabolized in your soul, then you have His Wisdom and can apply that wisdom to experience. 13~~The 'respect for Jehovah'/'fear of God/'Occupation with Christ' is to hate evil: 'pride and arrogance'/'interlocking systems of arrogance', and the 'Way of evil'/'evil motus operendi' {the Old Sin Nature}. Therefore, the 'twisted mouth'/'perverted mouth' . . . do I hate! {Note: Doctrine says she 'hates the thoughts and expression' of evil. She does not say we are to hate the person (Jesus tells us to love others based on who and what YOU are (impersonal love - agape). So, it is ok to detest the evil shown and expressed by others, but still you are commanded to 'love that person' - meaning to keep mental attitude sins out of your thinking towards them and treat them as you would want to be treated.} 14~~Counsel is mine . . . and sound wisdom. I {doctrine} am understanding. I {doctrine} have power. 15~~By me {doctrine} kings reign. And rulers/princes 'decree justice'/ 'make and enforce laws that are just'. 16~~By me {doctrine} both rulers/princes and nobles govern, including all 'righteous judges' of the land. {A REAL Love Affair} 17~~I {doctrine} love those who love me {doctrine}. And all those who diligently seek me will find me {doctrine}! {Note: If you are positive to studying the Word, you WILL find her. God has provided you someone who will be able to teach you doctrine!} {SuperGrace Blessings in Time and in Eternity for the Believer with Doctrine in His Soul} 18~~Riches and honor are with me {doctrine}, yes, 'glamorous riches'/'enduring wealth' and righteousness. 19~~My {doctrine's} production/fruit is better than gold . . . yes, than pure/fine gold. And my profit . . . {greater} than the choicest silver. {Divine Blessings from the Justice of God to the Spiritually Mature Believer} 20-21~~I {doctrine} march/lead in the Way of righteousness/honor, in the middle of the road of integrity/judgment 21~~ for the purpose that I {doctrine} may cause those that love me to 'inherit possessions'/'gain wealth' and I {doctrine} will fill their treasuries/storehouses {prosperity}. {Note: The mechanics here is that the Justice of God blesses the Righteousness of God that is indwelling the believer at the point of Salvation. Doctrine in your soul applied to your life experiences means that doctrine permits the Justice of God to be able to bless 'the Righteousness of God in you' in time and forever.} {Doctrine Existed before Creation} 22~~Jehovah/God possessed me {doctrine} in the beginning of His Plan/Ways . . . before His Works of old. {Note: Doctrine is part of the essence of 'Elohiym/Godhead in omniscience and has always been with Jehovah/God.} 23-25~~I {doctrine} was set up from 'eternity past'/everlasting . . . from the beginning, before the earth existed . . .24~~ when there were no oceans/depths . . . I {doctrine} was brought forth. When there were no springs/fountains abounding with water . . . 25~~ before the mountains were 'placed on the earth'/settled . . . before the hills . . . I {doctrine} was brought forth. 26-30~~While as yet He had not made the earth, nor the fields, nor the sum of the dust of the world . . . 27~~ when He prepared the heavens . . . I {doctrine} was there. When He set boundaries/'a ratio' upon the face of the oceans/depth   {ratio of land to water to sustain man} . . . 28~~ when He established the clouds above . . . when He strengthened the springs/fountains of the deep . . . 29~~ when He gave to the sea His decree . . . that the waters should not pass/overstep His command . . . when He appointed the foundations of the earth . . . 30~~ then I {doctrine} was with Him, as one brought up with Him. I {doctrine} was His delight day by day . . . stimulated/rejoicing always 'before Him'/'in His presence'. 31~~Rejoicing in the habitable part of His earth. And my {doctrine's} delights were with the sons of men. {Note: This means that people can learn doctrine.} {Sharing the Happiness that belongs to God - Only through Study of His Word} 32~~Now therefore listen to me {doctrine}, O my sons/'you children'. For happinesses to them who keep my {doctrine's} Ways. {Note: David is talking to his later sons - the children of Bathsheba - telling them to listen to doctrine (his earlier sons faced great tragedy because they did NOT listen to doctrine (probably because David failed to teach them any!). But Solomon and Nathan were taught doctrine by David.} 33~~Listen to instruction, and be wise. Do not refuse me {doctrine}! {How Often Should You study Doctrine? Daily} 34~~Happinesses to the man who listens to me {doctrine - GAP} . . . watching daily at my gates . . . waiting at the posts of my doors. {Note: The one who truly is interested in God and His Word cannot wait to get doctrine! They take it in today, tomorrow, and the next day - daily. The 'gates' was the meeting place where people would gather daily to have bible doctrine lessons.} 35~~For who so finds me {doctrine} . . . {they} find 'lives {plural}'/'capacity for many types of life'. Furthermore, he shall receive grace from Jehovah/God. 36a~~But he who 'misses the mark' with me {negative toward doctrine} injures/wrongs his own soul. {Note: This means that he deprives his own soul of spiritual food - literally starving it - 'man does not live by bread alone, but by every Word that proceeds out of My Mouth'.} 36b~~All they who hate me {rejection of doctrine} love death/'the sin unto death'. {Note: Believers are designed to go out of this life with 'dying grace'. That is a magnificent way to depart. But if you reject doctrine, then you are afraid (similar to how all unbelievers are) and therefore, tormented in any kind of death. So, when you go out, it is under the sin unto death and that will most likely not be a pleasant way to depart (you were no witness for the Lord in time and nor will you be a good witness for Him in your death). But, because of the Grace of God, all believers are with the Lord (doctrine of eternal security - whether you believe it or not) and there are no more tears and there are no regrets in heaven . . .}