Diligence & Laziness

Proverbs 6:6-11; 10:3-5; 12:27; 26:13-16

1. Work is good (Proverbs 6:6-11)

2. Diligence is timely (Proverbs 6:8; 10:3-5)

3. Diligence produces income, laziness produces poverty (Proverbs 6:9-11; 10:4; 26:12-16)

4. Diligence is precious wealth (Proverbs 12:27)

The Power of Words

Proverbs 16:20-30 

1. Words that Build Up (Proverbs 16:20-24)

2. Words that Tear Down (Proverbs 16:25-30)

Money

Proverbs 3:9-10, 27-28; 11:28; 13:11

1. Use money for the Lord’s purposes first (Proverbs 3:9-10)

2. Meet Obligations and Fight Selfishness (Proverbs 3:27-28; 11:24-25)

3. Trust the Lord (Proverbs 11:28)

4. Be diligent and disciplined with your money (Proverbs 13:11)

Dealing with Sexual Temptation

Proverbs 5

1. Pay Attention to Wisdom (Proverbs 5:1-7, 23)

2. Be Proactive (Proverbs 5:8-14)

3. Respect Marriage (Proverbs 5:15-20)

4. Cut the Cord (Proverbs 5:21-22)

Pride and Humility

Proverbs 16:5, 18-19

1. The arrogant will be punished (Proverbs 16:5)

2. Pride goes one way: down (Proverbs 16:18)

3. Reject pride and company with the proud (Proverbs 16:19)

The Value of Wisdom

Proverbs 3:13-26

1. Pursue Wisdom (Proverbs 3:13-15)

2. Hold onto wisdom (Proverbs 3:16-18)

3. Worship God only wise (Proverbs 3:19-20

4. Rest in Jesus (Proverbs 3:21-26)

Walking in Wisdom: In Our Families

Selected Proverbs

1. Spouses: Treasure each other with complete faithfulness (Proverbs 2:16-17; 5:15; 18-21; 18:22)
2. Parents: Remember children are a blessing from the Lord (Proverbs 17:6; Psalm 127:3)
3. Parents: Provide godly instruction BEFORE correction (Proverbs 1:8; 22:6)
4. Parents: Discipline your children as an expression of love (Proverbs 4:10; 13:24; 3:12; 22:15; 29:15)
5. Children: Bring your parents joy by living wisely (Proverbs 10:1; 29:3; 30:17)

Walking in Wisdom: Through Humble Pursuit

Proverbs 4:1-15

1. Pursue wisdom with a teachable spirit.
2. Pursue wisdom with persevering passion.
3. Pursue wisdom that you may walk in it.