Proverbs 1 June 1, 2012
Memory Verse: 1:7 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,. . “
Today’s proverb sets the tone for faithful growth in knowledge and service to the Lord. The first 6 verses define the goal of this manual for living, and then verses 7-19 dictates the first step is loving God and the rest of the chapter explains how wisdom will be the ruler of all.
1) Proverbs were written to teach what is right and fair
2) They will teach young people to hang on to reality
3) They give fresh wisdom for all to probe and penetrate the truth
4) First, we must bow down to God to be in a state to learn
5) We must pay attention to what you father said, and what your mother did
6) Hold on proudly to what they have taught
7) Don’t be tempted to go along with bad companions
8) Don’t pay attention to them, they ruin whatever they touch
9) The more stuff you get, the less person you are
10) Wisdom of God stands out above anything else
11) Don’t refuse to learn, change yourself through this wisdom of God
12) The wisdom of God always reaches out to us; don’t ignore it
13) Don’t laugh at wise counsel or make a joke of the advice
14) If/when your world falls in, it may be too late to seek wisdom
15) No matter how hard you look, it may be fruitless
16) If you distrust wisdom, hate knowledge, and ignore God, you asked for it, and you may just get what you deserve
17) Carelessness kills, but complacency murders (must stay concerned)
18) Pay attention to wisdom and you can rest. You are in good hands.
What a way to start off a new life today. God tells us He is waiting to help us; wants to give us wisdom, intends to take care of us---but, we must respect Him, pay attention to His warnings, and learn from our mistakes. We, the saved, are all forgiven and promised a place in the coming Kingdom; if we accept it. Happy Proverbs study, guys.
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