9:1-6 Wisdom has prepared a way for God's children. When we submit ourselves to His philosophy of life, to righteousness, we realize that the path has been cleared and lighted. Our provision comes through our faith in, and commitment to God. We are called to join the order of the universe, the family that is the kingdom of God.
9:7-9 God does need us to preach to people who do not want to hear it. Our lives speak a loud testimony; we do not have to lecture people who do not want to listen. God wants His people to want to learn and grow. The better method is for us to separate ourselves from behavior that is contrary to God. Our rejection of poor behavior will inspire people to change better than an argument.
9:10-11 After all, we read that wisdom begins with the fear/reverence of God. We cannot be wise until we recognize and accept Him as our teacher. We cannot have understanding or knowledge until we are willing to listen and learn. We cannot reap the benefits of blessings until we begin to sow in the classroom with God. In time with God in scripture and reflection.
9:12 We are not wise until we realize that... we are not wise. God is wise. And therefore it is wise to listen to Him, to follow Him, to emulate Him.
9:13-18 Temptation sings a sweet song to people who are foolish enough to respond to it. God wants us to be wiser than that. He wants us to recognize when something looks or sounds or seems good but actually is harmful. By listening to God's life advice, we are better able to discern between the two. He trains us to recognize traps and holes and prisons in order that we never walk into them.
