The purpose of proverbs is explained in verses 19 and 21:
17 Listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my instruction. 18 For it is good to keep these sayings in your heart and always ready on your lips. 19 I am teaching you today— yes, you— so you will trust in the Lord. 20 I have written thirty sayings for you, filled with advice and knowledge. 21 In this way, you may know the truth and take an accurate report to those who sent you.
Proverbs' Objectives: trust in the Lord (Jesus); know the Truth (Jesus) and tell others about Him
John 16
How encouraging and reassuring that we have the Holy Spirit active in our lives:
8 And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment. 9 The world’s sin is that it refuses to believe in me. 10 Righteousness is available because I go to the Father, and you will see me no more...
13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. 14 He will bring me glory by telling you whatever he receives from me.
Holy Spirit's Objectives: convict us of sin (not believing Christ Jesus); guide us into all Truth (Christ Jesus)
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for revealing the identity of your Son, Jesus Christ. Lord, thank you for the Holy Spirit guiding me. Please increase the rate of sanctification, that I may be made into the likeness of Christ. Amen.
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