Study the Word to gain WIsdom and Understanding.

Proverbs 2                                                       June 2, 2012

MemoryVerse: 2:6  “For the Lord giveth wisdom; out of His mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”

Today’s proverb continues the advice to young men. Wisdom is recognized not as a gained skill. We can learn knowledge and we can understand messages, but God must give us the wisdom to fully understand His meaning. It is like with Jesus; we can see what God intends for us to know, but without Jesus, we can not understand the meaning. To do this we must spend the time with His word and hold what we learn near and dear.

1) To understand or respect the Lord, we must dig the scripture

2) Insight is brought to the digger

3) The Lord pays close attention to His loyal ones

4)  Wisdom will help us to discern the truth

5) Good sense and insight follow knowledge – protecting choices

6) Without all this, a man lacks direction and purpose in his life

7) Wise friends protect and guide you and show you faith

8) Every step from wisdom, knowledge, insight, and faith leads astray

9) Walk the proven paths of tradition; reject change without purpose

10) The corrupt will lose all; the dishonest will be gone

Wisdom through studying His word is essential. The more time one can spend memorizing and living the Word is the easier, better life will be. Encourage the guys to spend free time with Him in reading and prayer.