Is Tranquility Meaning Given In Psalm 131 Now? In the gentle moments of Matthew 19:13-14 , we witness a profound teaching. Children, in their innocence, were brought to Jesus, and despite the disciples’ initial resistance, Jesus welcomed them, declaring, “the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” This statement unveils a deep truth: the kingdom is not about adult-like ambition or success, but about embracing the pure qualities of a child—chief among them, trust. This trust is the cornerstone of biblical tranquility . It’s observed in the unspoken confidence a toddler has in their parents’ arms, free from the fear of falling. It’s the instinctive run towards a parent when the world seems daunting. Such trust is what Jesus calls His followers to embody—a complete, unwavering trust in God. Psalm 131 echoes this sentiment. The psalmist proclaims, “O Lord, my heart is not proud… nor do I involve myself in great matters, or in things too difficult for me.” This isn’t...
Whoever Is Naive, Let Him Turn In Here Now. Proverbs 9 completes a series of exhortations from Solomon. They are addressed to “my son” and “my sons”. While they were probably intended for his physical son and/or sons, they may have been intended for the entire kingdom. Solomon was the ruler of Israel, and when God asked him what he wanted, Solomon said for wisdom to rule wisely . He would have wanted the same wisdom for his subjects. Of course, the original writing was not divided into chapters, and they were probably written over a period during the early years of Solomon’s reign. But, regardless of when they were specifically written, their theme was the same. All are to seek for Godly knowledge and wisdom and avoid a life of sin. The rest of Proverbs contains short statements of how to achieve and retain wisdom and warnings concerning living contrary to God’s will. Whoever Is Naive, Let Him Turn In Here Now Tragically, as Solomon aged, he did not follow...