Pro 15:24 | MHM | STEP | The Way of Life and the End of Pride This section encourages us to choose the path of wisdom and holiness. This way is safe and leads to real happiness and eternal life. It also reminds us that God brings down the proud but protects and lifts up those who are humble and weak. v. 24 : The path of wisdom is called the way of life . This way leads to true joy and finally to eternal life with God. When we are wise and follow God, we escape the dangers and pain of sin and depart from hell beneath (Proverbs 15:24 ). The wise person’s thoughts and hopes are set on things above (Colossians 3:2 ). Their life points toward heaven, where their treasure is kept safe and cannot be lost. Living in God’s way is noble and raises us above the ordinary problems of life. Foolish people do not understand this high path. God does not approve of pride. The proud lift themselves up and look down on others, but God brings them low and even destroys their houses (Proverbs 15:25 ). Pride leads to ruin for many people. But God cares for those who are weak and helpless. He will establish the border of the poor widow (Proverbs 15:25 ) and protect what belongs to her, even when others try to take it away. It is an honor for God to defend the weak and help those who are oppressed.

‏ Proverbs 15:24

The Way of Life and the End of Pride

This section encourages us to choose the path of wisdom and holiness. This way is safe and leads to real happiness and eternal life. It also reminds us that God brings down the proud but protects and lifts up those who are humble and weak.

v. 24: The path of wisdom is called the way of life. This way leads to true joy and finally to eternal life with God. When we are wise and follow God, we escape the dangers and pain of sin and depart from hell beneath(Proverbs 15:24 ^a). The wise person’s thoughts and hopes are set on things above(Colossians 3:2 ^b). Their life points toward heaven, where their treasure is kept safe and cannot be lost. Living in God’s way is noble and raises us above the ordinary problems of life. Foolish people do not understand this high path.

God does not approve of pride. The proudlift themselves up and look down on others, but God brings them low and even destroys their houses(Proverbs 15:25 ^c). Pride leads to ruin for many people. But God cares for those who are weak and helpless. He will establish the border of the poor widow(Proverbs 15:25 ^d) and protect what belongs to her, even when others try to take it away. It is an honor for God to defend the weak and help those who are oppressed.