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Proverbs 4 – A lifelong journey!. Proverbs . Benjamin Franklin. Life is like a . Box of chocolates. A path. 1. The start (verses 1-7). We begin our journey with . A mother’s love. A father’s wisdom. Get wisdom!. Where do you think. Most people look for wisdom?.
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Proverbs 4 – A lifelong journey! Proverbs
Life is like a Box of chocolates A path
We begin our journey with A mother’s love A father’s wisdom
Where do you think... Most people look for wisdom? You will best find wisdom?
Where do you think... Most people look for wisdom? You will best find wisdom?
Where do you think... Most people look for wisdom? You will best find wisdom?
How do we know which is The wrong path The right path
How do we know which is The wrong path The right path Walking with evil people(14) Won’t be able to sleep (v16) Can be addictive (v16) Becomes a part of your life (v17) Darkness (v 19)
How do we know which is The wrong path The right path Walking with evil people(14) Won’t be able to sleep (v16) Can be addictive (v16) Becomes a part of your life (v17) Darkness (v 19) You will not stumble (v12) The way of wisdom (v11) Light (v18) nothing to hide!
A. Listen • “My son, pay attention to what I say, listen closely to my words.” (verse 20)
B. Look • My son, pay attention to what I say, listen closely to my words.” • Do not let them out of your sight”. (verse 21)
C. Heart • My son, pay attention to what I say, listen closely to my words.” • Do not let them out of your sight”. • Above all else guard your heart, it is the wellspring of life (verse 23)
D. Feet • My son, pay attention to what I say, listen closely to my words.” • Do not let them out of your sight”. • Above all else guard your heart, it is the wellspring of life • Do not swerve to the right or the left, keep your foot from evil.(verse 27)
My sons, my son, my son. • Not rules but a relationship • Not just a pathway but a person. • Not just teaching, but a teacher. • Not hearing but having a hero.