A sociological interpretation of Proverbs : the wisdom of care and social responsibility : a challenge to the Evangelical church

Abstract

Using the sociological method of interpretation this article seeks to investigate the socio-economic issues of Israel during its political splendour and how it dealt with the weak and the vulnerable. Over the years the efforts of the evangelical church was focused on spiritual reality with no due consideration for the socio-economic condition in which people lived. The function of scripture is not only to lead unbelievers to repentance and faith in Christ but also to instruct and nature believers with truth that transforms our understanding about life here and now. This paper seeks to challenge the evangelical church to apply “wisdom” in addressing certain socio-economic issues and to become a voice for the voiceless in the context that we find ourselves.