The Concealed vs. The Revealed
by Jeremy Harrell
Over the next few weeks, Lord willing, we will examine Proverbs chapter 25. This chapter is part of the collection of Proverbs of Solomon that were collected under the instruction of King Hezekiah. This collection includes (Proverbs 25:1 – Proverbs 29:27). These also were written by Solomon yet collected under the supervision of Hezekiah king of Judah – some 270 years after Solomon’s death.
In this first week, I would like to examine verses 2-5:
2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,
But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.
3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth,
So the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 Take away the dross from silver,
And it will go to the silversmith for jewelry.
5 Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness. We see in Verse 2 that there are many mysteries of the universe, both material and spiritual mysteries. There are many things God has revealed but there are numerous things that God has chosen to conceal, and this is one expression of His glory. (Romans 1:20) explains “20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made” When you consider this verse along with (Deuteronomy 29:29) 29 “The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law.” It becomes obvious that God gives us exactly what we need. Our job is to search out the things that are revealed and apply them to our lives.