The next section of the OT is known as The Writings or the Poetic & Wisdom Literature section. This includes Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon and sometimes Lamentations.
These books teach the practical art of being prudent, sensible and skillfully insightful. They reflect upon the deeper issues of the meaning of life, the worth and value of life, and the existence of evil in the world. They were written so that one might have prosperity and good success in this life. Study these books with the premise of the need for people to cope with the reality of human existence. The principles present in these writings harness the knowledge and understanding for the purpose of:
Safety
Long life
Right behavior
Sound moral character - The relationship between a person's character and everyday experiences
Happiness
Material prosperity
Integrity
How to live life in a way that wins favor and a good name in the sight of both humanity and God
The Writings answer the question, "How to live life in a way that wins favor and a good name in the sight of both humanity and God." The key thought found in The Writings is "the fear of The Lord - The beginning of wisdom" (Job 28:28, Ps 111:10, Prov 1:7, Prov 2:4–6, Prov 9:10, Prov 15:33, Eccl 12:13). These books are not a good source to build doctrine, but are a great source to address and understand human feelings and emotions. A careful and profitable study of these books will reveal the answers to some of the deep philosophical questions that we ponder in life.
These books teach the practical art of being prudent, sensible and skillfully insightful. They reflect upon the deeper issues of the meaning of life, the worth and value of life, and the existence of evil in the world. They were written so that one might have prosperity and good success in this life. Study these books with the premise of the need for people to cope with the reality of human existence. The principles present in these writings harness the knowledge and understanding for the purpose of:
Safety
Long life
Right behavior
Sound moral character - The relationship between a person's character and everyday experiences
Happiness
Material prosperity
Integrity
How to live life in a way that wins favor and a good name in the sight of both humanity and God
The Writings answer the question, "How to live life in a way that wins favor and a good name in the sight of both humanity and God." The key thought found in The Writings is "the fear of The Lord - The beginning of wisdom" (Job 28:28, Ps 111:10, Prov 1:7, Prov 2:4–6, Prov 9:10, Prov 15:33, Eccl 12:13). These books are not a good source to build doctrine, but are a great source to address and understand human feelings and emotions. A careful and profitable study of these books will reveal the answers to some of the deep philosophical questions that we ponder in life.
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