The Way of Wisdom

Proverbs 1:1-7

Deuteronomy 17:16–17 “Moreover, he [your king] shall not multiply horses for himself, nor shall he cause the people to return to Egypt to multiply horses, since the Lord has said to you, ‘You shall never again return that way.’ He shall not multiply wives for himself, or else his heart will turn away; nor shall he greatly increase silver and gold for himself.”

The authors of Proverbs

Proverbs 3:19 The Lord by wisdom founded the earth, by understanding He established the heavens.

The authors of Proverbs

Isaiah 11:2 The Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and strength, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.

The authors of Proverbs

Colossians 2:3 ...in Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

The authors of Proverbs

mashal = “to be like”

Proverbs 10:4 Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

The content of Proverbs

Mr. Miyagi“Ambition without knowledge is like a boat on dry land.”

Yoda“Named must your fear be before banish it you can.”

“Do or do not. There is no try.”

The content of Proverbs

Proverbs 3:1–2 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.

The content of Proverbs

Proverbs 3:9–10 Honor the Lord from your wealth and from the first of all your produce; so your barns will be filled with plenty and your vats will overflow with new wine.

The content of Proverbs

The purpose of ProverbsWisdom is skillful living

Proverbs 8:35 For he who finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord.

Proverbs 8:36 But he who sins against me injures himself; all those who hate me love death.

The purpose of ProverbsWisdom includes...• knowledge• character• discernment

The purpose of Proverbs1 Kings 3:9 “So give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?”

The purpose of Proverbs“Wisdom is understanding the relative importance of things.”

The purpose of ProverbsPhilippians 1:9–10 And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve the things that are excellent....

The purpose of ProverbsProverbs 26:4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will also be like him.

Proverbs 26:5 Answer a fool as his folly deserves, that he not be wise in his own eyes.

The purpose of ProverbsWisdom includes...• knowledge• character• discernment• skill

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The charge of Proverbs

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