THEOSISClement of Alexandria
The educator emphasizes important lessons through Solomon, stating, “To you men I call, and to the sons of men my voice! Listen, for I will speak important things” (Proverbs 8:4, 6). The guidance provided here is beneficial, as the purpose of counsel is typically to inspire one toward an action or to steer them away from it. This counsel can be viewed in three dimensions.
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Firstly, it draws on historical examples, such as the fate of the Israelites after their idolatry with the golden calf and the consequences of their immoral actions. Secondly, it references observable realities in the present, touching on tangible matters. This is exemplified in the exchange with those who inquired of the Lord, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” To which He responded, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive sight, and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he who is not offended by me” (Matthew 11:3-6).
The third type of counsel is based on prophetic foresight, where God warns of impending consequences. For example, He states that those who fall into sin will be cast into outer darkness where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth (Matthew 22:13). This illustrates that God employs various educational methods to draw individuals towards salvation.