Last week, as we drive closer towards an exposition of the book of Proverbs itself, having at least looked at the opening verses of Proverbs, focusing upon the gist of the matter recorded in verse 7 - the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. There can be no wisdom without a righteous affection for, devotion to, and longing for the righteousness of God to be manifested in life, in your own heart and in the life of your neighbor. If we are to be wise, and faithful in acquiring and applying wisdom then we must be diligent, faithful, persistent in seeking to plumb the depths of the wisdom and knowledge of God. Let us then be students together, pleading and seeking that which God alone can give.