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Life. work. L I F E. RESPONSIBIITY. family. relationships. distractions. simplified. a new teaching series from proverbs. The Mark of Wise Words . Proverbs 25:11. Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given. NIV. Proverbs 25:11.
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Life work L I F E RESPONSIBIITY family relationships distractions simplified a new teaching series from proverbs
Proverbs 25:11 • Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given. NIV
Proverbs 25:11 • Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket. NLT
Proverbs 25:11 • Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances. NASB
Proverbs 3:5-18 • 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. • 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. 8 This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.
Proverbs 3:5-18 • 9 Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; 10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. • 11 My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, 12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.
Trust in the Lord vv.3:5-6 • 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Trust in the Lord vv.3:5-6 • The Degree—all your heart • The Stumbling Block—leaning on your own understanding • The Arena—all your ways
Fear the Lord vv.3:7-8 • 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. 8 This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.
Fear the Lord vv.3:7-8 • What makes sense to us? • Wise in your own eyes • What makes sense to God! • Fear God shunning evil
Honor the Lord vv3:9-10 • 9 Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; 10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
Honor the Lord vv3:9-10 • A reminder of His commitment to us • Deuteronomy 26:9 • A testimony of our commitment to Him • Deuteronomy 26:10
Surrender to the Lord vv. 3:11-12 • 11 My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, 12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.
Surrender to the Lord vv. 3:11-12 • Accept the idea you’ve been wrong • Admit the need to change • Adopt the retraining required
Four Marks of Seeking WISE WORDS. • Trust the Lord • Fear the Lord • Honor the Lord • Surrender to the Lord
Proverbs 3:13-18 • 13 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, 14 for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. 17 Her ways are pleasant ways, and
Proverbs 3:13-18 • all her paths are peace. 18 She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed.