For I give you sound teaching;
Do not abandon my instruction.
A few weeks ago in my corner of the globe a local school superintendent was reprimanded for plagiarism. Apparently he had written an inspiration piece to his staff that came from something he read rather than something he thought. He failed to give credit for the "teaching" he was giving and hence was forced to stay after class for some extra assignments. Lesson learned!! What we don't know is that probably happens more than we think. People giving us instruction that is less than "sound." In this passage from Solomon we are told to listen because Solomon gives "sound" teaching. It is amazing when we talk about putting our faith in the writings of others how quickly the unbelieving world will criticize us for "blindly" following Holy Writ, when they "easily" accept as sound teaching the mere writings of men, who don't even claim to be inspired by God; or a god. They will openly admit that what they follow is a "theory" and still try to point holes in our faith when it is based upon the "sound" teaching of God Himself. So, follow and believe what you have read in the news reports, magazine covers and best sellers. How choose to follow and believe the "sound" teaching of my instructor: God Himself through the pen of Solomon.
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