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The Call of the Wise

The Call of the Wise. MMCC-Pasig Region Devo Series on Proverbs. “salawikain” - an indispensable part of Filipino culture. Sample Pinoy proverbs. Ang kalusugan ay kayamanan Ang buhay ay parang gulong, minsang nasa ibabaw, minsang nasa ilalim.

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The Call of the Wise

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  1. The Call of the Wise MMCC-Pasig Region Devo Series on Proverbs

  2. “salawikain”- an indispensable part of Filipino culture

  3. Sample Pinoy proverbs • Ang kalusugan ay kayamanan • Ang buhay ay parang gulong, minsang nasa ibabaw, minsang nasa ilalim. • Ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan, hindi makakarating sa paroroonan.

  4. Ang palay ay parisan, habang nagkakalaman ay alalong nagpugpugay. • Ang umaayaw ay di nagwawagi, ang nagwawagi ay di umaayaw. • Aanhin pa ang damo kung patay na ang kabayo • Habang may buhay, may pag-asa. Every culture has its own ‘wisdom’ collections

  5. What is a proverb? • Heb: mashal = comparison, analogy (paghambing ng dalawang bagay) Pr 25:25 Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land. Pr 12:4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. The Purpose of Proverbs • Insight • Discipline • Righteousness

  9. Sample proverbs • Pr 16:9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. • Pr 19:21 Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD'S purpose that prevails. • Pr 22:15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him. • Pr 22:17 Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach.

  10. Proverbs 27:14: If a man loudly blesses his neighbor early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse. • Proverbs 10:19: When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. • Proverbs 27:5-6: Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.

  11. The Purpose of Proverbs • Insight • Discipline • Righteousness

  12. The Call of the Wise MMCC-Pasig Region Devo Series on Proverbs

  13. D-group time Personal sharing: In which area of your life right now do you need wisdom from God?

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