"My son, keep My words and store up My commands within you. Keep My commands and you will live; guard My teachings as the apple of your eye." Proverbs 7:1-2 (NIV)
This proverb of King Solomon, the son of King David, is written to the people of God in the form of instructions from a father to his son. However, it is not clear whether this is Solomon speaking to his son Rehoboam, or David speaking to Solomon, or given that the reference to keeping the commands could be keeping The Lord's commands, Solomon here could be viewed as a child of God being told by his Heavenly Father to keep His words, commands, and teachings. Either way, these words, commands, and teachings will lead to life, and they are to be valued and guarded as the pupil of the eye is to be protected.
The Word of God, including all of its instructions, commands, and teachings, is designed to provide us with guidance and direction to help us follow the right path as we travel this Christian journey. If we believe, accept, and follow The Word of God, we will avoid the sinful mistakes which lead to hell and death. (Proverbs 1:27) Without The Word of God we would be void of understanding. (Proverbs 1:7) We would be easily enticed and seduced, and we would yield to sinful temptation. (Proverbs 1:21-22) We need The Word of God, and the guidance of The Holy Spirit, to be a lamp unto our feet, (Psalms 119:105), to keep us on the right path, the narrow way (Matthew 7:14), and to avoid the path that leads to destruction. (Matthew 7:13)
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