The Process of Inspiration

Proverbs 12:28 (KJV) In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway therefor there is no death.

I don’t know what the scholars would say, but let’s assume for our discussion that Solomon wrote this chapter of Proverbs.  Sometimes the Bible will tell us, other times it’s open to our speculation, but for today this is Solomon writing.

What must have gone through Solomon’s mind as he wrote this?  It’s possible that he was thinking figuratively and talking about the quality of life, but it doesn’t seem probable.  It would seem to me as I read this that the message is clear about life after death.  If we want to know life after death, then righteousness is the avenue that we must follow.

Some people like to say that the ancient Hebrews did not believe in an afterlife.  Personally, I think this works against that idea.  Was Solomon aware of all that he was saying or was God just directing him to put this down?

So?  Keep in mind that inspiration works in multiple ways.  First of all it has to do with the actual writing.  After that we have the process of handing down the scripture, preserving it.  Then we have what it says to us as we actually read it and the Holy Spirit ministers to us.  Read.  Meditate.  Apply.