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What does the Bible say about the wise servant in Proverbs 17:2?

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Proverbs 17:2 states that a wise servant will rule over a son that brings shame and will have a part in the inheritance among the brethren.

Proverbs 17:2 presents two important truths: first, that a wise servant will have authority over a son who causes shame, and second, that this servant will receive a share of the inheritance. The 'sons that have caused shame' refer to God's elect, who, despite having sinned and strayed like lost sheep, are eternally loved and chosen by God. Through the work of the wise servant, who is ultimately Christ, these sons will be redeemed and restored. Hence, the passage emphasizes God's mercy and the promise of inheritance for those who have faith.
Scripture References: Proverbs 17:2, Isaiah 53:6

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