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Rev. Stephen Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vinton, IA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Proverbs 31:1-9. The name “Lemuel” means “dedicated to God.” Though absolute certainty is not possible, this may very well be a pseudonym for King Hezekiah. He has learned wisdom from his mother, a faithful woman who passed the Word of God to her son. She gives him wisdom particularly for his service as a king concerning three topics. She warns against adultery as harmful not only to the king, but to his kingdom as well. She warns against drunkenness as leading the king to sins against both God and his subjects, while commending the enjoyment of God’s gift of alcohol in God-pleasing ways. She exhorts kings to speak up for justice for those who are the most defenseless. All earthly kings who would be godly aspire to such an example; Jesus is the King who has lived this wisdom perfectly for us. “Wisdom and Instruction” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Proverbs. Although Pro