Inferred Subject

Proverbs 2:12 (KJV) To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;

This verse gives us the promise that wisdom, which is inferred from the context, will deliver us.  What we tend to forget is that this is not some kind of mysterious elixir or magic ray gun that hits us when we least expect it.  Consider the verses before and after.  Consider all 31 chapters.  Wisdom is available.  We must seek it.

Think of all the verbs that are used in explaining this phenomenon.  Listening and seeking are two.  Then we have meditating and thinking about.  Just about every verb that has to do with seeking knowledge is used in these chapters.

So?  Don’t just sit there and expect wisdom to descend upon your head.  Although the Holy Spirit will help you understand, and is willing to give guidance, there is still that element of growing spiritually, which requires us to direct her mind in our will toward seeking and receiving.