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The Power of Proverbs

The Power of Proverbs. God created a world of order Rational rule – to prevent disorder Foolishness is disorder in a person’s being Wisdom tells us “The heart of a fool is not right..” so Proverbs keeps us from foolishness of heart and action . Proverbs on Self-Control.

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The Power of Proverbs

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  1. The Power of Proverbs • God created a world of order • Rational rule – to prevent disorder • Foolishness is disorder in a person’s being • Wisdom tells us “The heart of a fool is not right..” so Proverbs keeps us from foolishness of heart and action

  2. Proverbs on Self-Control Pasig Region Devotional Series

  3. Self-control in life • Proverbs deals with wisdom in every area of a person’s life. • Self-control refers to ‘wise decisions’, especially compared to ‘rash decisions’ made by those who neglect the principles in Proverbs.

  4. True Wisdom is ultimately… • Not dependent on education • Not dependent on physical age • Not dependent on wealth • Not dependent on family background • Not dependent on work situation • Not dependent on church environment

  5. Prov 25.28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control NLT A person without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls.

  6. Controlling the tongue • Prov 11.12 A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue. • Prov 29.20 NLT There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking.

  7. Prov 17.27-28 A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered. Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.

  8. Prov 20.4 A sluggard does not plow in season; so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing. • Prov 20.13 Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare.

  9. Prov 20.1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise. • Prov 23.20-21 Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

  10. Areas of self-control • Speech • Sensuality • Soberness • Scheduling • Spending

  11. Prov 25.28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control NLT A person without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls.

  12. Keys to success in self-control • Prayer • Focus • Imitation • Accountability • Humility

  13. Proverbs on Self-Control Pasig Region Devotional Series

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