PROVERBS–The Way of Wisdom

SIX TRAITS TO LIVE BY

Why Winning Friends & Influencing People Is So Important

             –  Our life will be better. 

             –  We are in the ministry.

Six Traits We Need

1. Love

Proverbs 3:3-4, 20:28, 11:25-28, 25:17 

I Corinthians 13:4-7

2. Dependability

Proverbs 20:25, 25:18,     Psalm 15:4

3. Humility

Philippians 2:3-5 Proverbs 27:2

4. Thick Skin
   

Proverbs 19:11 Ecclesiastes 7:21-22

5. Social Acuity
   

Proverbs 17:27-28, 15:1 Romans 12:15

6. Take the First Step

Proverbs 18;1, 25:21-22

PROVERBS–The Way of Wisdom

FOOLPROOF

UNDER THE INFLUENCE

HOW TO FOOLPROOF YOUR LIFE

             Three Simple Steps

                          Proverbs 14:7 & 21:1   Proverbs 1:20-23   Proverbs 13:20

1. Recognize and avoid foolish people.

2. Recognize and remove foolish behavior.

3. Recognize and hang around wise people.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE A FOOL

Five Dead Giveaways

1. Fools consult with God.

Wise people fear God.

  Proverbs 1:7  Proverbs 3:5-6  Matthew 7:24-27

2. Fools are never wrong.

Wise people are teachable.

    Proverbs 12:15, 18:2 &28:26  Proverbs 26:4-5  Proverbs 12:1 & 17:10

3. Fools flirt with danger-and are proud of it.

Wise people avoid danger.

    Proverbs 27:12     Proverbs 22:5

4. Fools give full vent to their anger.

Wise people control their anger.

     Proverbs 29:11   Proverbs 14:16   Proverbs 22:24

5. Fools never take responsibility.

Wise people learn from their mistakes.

     Proverbs 19:2-3   Proverbs 14:9   Proverbs 26:11

PROVERBS–The Way of Wisdom

God’s Wisdom For Parenting

Ephesians 6:1-4

FAMILY MYTHS: Blasting before we build

             Proverbs 22:6,  Genesis 3 & 4

THE CHILD’S RESPONSIBILITY

Ephesians 6:1-3

   –  Obey your parents in the Lord:

1. Because of your love for Jesus.

2. To help you live a good life.

THE PARENT’S RESPONSIBILITY

Ephesians 6:4

  –  “Bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord”

–  Some fear is involved.

–  “Do not exasperate your children.”

–  Some patience is involved.

PROVERBS–The Way of Wisdom

MARRIAGE

Ephesians 5:21-33

 THE PASSAGE:

             –  Christians: submit to one another.

             –  Wives: submit to husbands.

             –  Husbands: Sacrificially love wives.

THE TRUTH ABOUT AGAPE LOVE:

            –  Submission is about a bias to obey.

            –  Headship puts the needs and interests of others first.

 HOW TO OVERCOME HURDLES

           –  Build up aheadof them!

PROVERBS–The Way of Wisdom

MONEY—WISE

Proverbs 15:16

FOUR KEY ATTITUDES

1. God is the source of all our resources.

2. We are the stewards of God’s property.

3. Our most important investments are in heaven.

4. We should trust God to provide for all our needs.

MONEY—HOW TO GET IT

–  Through hard work.

–  With honesty and integrity.

 MONEY—HOW TO KEEP IT

–  By avoiding the debt trap.

–  By planning ahead.

–  By not spending it foolishly.

MONEY—HOW TO USE IT

–  Give it to God first.

–  Give to meet the needs of others. 

–  Save for the future. 

PROVERBS–The Way of Wisdom
WISE DECISIONS
Proverbs 3:5-7

WISDOM
Proverbs 3:5-7, 12:15, 14:12, 19:2-3 & 20-21, 21:30-31, James 3:13-18

It’s not what you know, it’s how you live.

3 FILTERS FOR WISE DECISION-MAKING

God’s Word.

Godly people.

Prayer

4 QUESTIONS IF IT’S STILL NOT CLEAR

SOMETHING TO ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND
Matthew 6:31-34 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

God’s will for us is to enjoy Him for all eternity.

PROVERBS–The Way of Wisdom
HOW TO AVOID A MORAL FAILURE
Proverbs 7

DISCERNING WISELY
Proverbs 5:1-4, 6:20-24, and 7:1-5, Ephesians 6:31-33

– Adultery in marriage and our walk with God.

– Remember the damage done.

LESSONS FROM A STORY OF SEDUCTION
Proverbs 7:6-27, Ephesians 5:3-7, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

– Avoid the direction, not just the destination.

– Don’t stand and fight…run!

– Remember that there will be a painful price.