Proverbs 24
21 Fear the LORD and the king, my son,
and do not join with the rebellious,
22 for those two will send sudden destruction upon them,
and who knows what calamities they can bring?
2006-10-30 14:01:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
First a bit of background.
Soloman, the writer of Proverbs was writing down his God given wisdom for his sons.
In these particular verses Solomon is telling his son(s) to not only fear the Lord for the punishment that he can and will bring, but also to fear (obey) earthly leaders and law, for disobedience to either will bring calamity upon those who choose this pathway.
And yes, it is still very wise to heed this advice to this day. Other parts of the bible tell us this very thing. In the book of Romans we are also told to obey our leaders and the laws of our country.
2006-10-30 14:22:00 · answer #1 · answered by cindy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are times it will be a good advice even for the Lords and Kings of Europe. Try to go to Arab countries who are ruled by a King and openly rebel against him see what will happen to you. Or just try Washington and join any terrorists there and see if you can even set your feet without restraints. Suddenly you will feel you are destroyed and calamities would you think of that comes to you?
2006-10-30 14:14:25 · answer #2 · answered by Rallie Florencio C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is good advice!
Just as a king in the old days would bring judgement on people who betrayed him or did not abide by his laws, so will the Lord. The Lord throughout time has judged people for not obeying His Word, and in the end he will judge all those who do not accept Him and send them to eternal damnation in a place of total miscomfort.
2006-10-30 14:10:56 · answer #3 · answered by cfmaniac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is good advice.
Want better advice? Try Proverbs 1:7-The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
2006-10-30 14:06:44 · answer #4 · answered by mrgerbil 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
24:22 For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
yes..sin bring sure and certain destruction...
very bad and horrible events and ruin and utter damnation
2006-10-30 14:05:02 · answer #5 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The king is in reference to a righteous king, not a dictator, and yes it is good advice.
2006-10-30 14:05:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its good. fear the lord and the king.
2006-10-30 14:04:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Proverbs are to make us wise.
2006-10-30 14:06:05 · answer #8 · answered by dancinintherain 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends.... good advice for what exactly? Friends that party too much?
I've always found that when something's troubling me I just open my bible to a random spot and "stab" the page (with my finger lol)... it's always helped me out and made sense!
2006-10-30 14:05:36 · answer #9 · answered by Amanda L 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
For someone living in Palestine 800 BC it is.
Not too many smiting kings left on the earth these days.
Peace,
;-)
2006-10-30 14:06:32 · answer #10 · answered by WikiJo 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋