Proverbs 1:2 For gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight

Introduction

• Life is filled with books offering shortcuts to whatever you want to know. In fact, they identify us by their titles.

• Proverbs is God’s guide to
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• This book was written by Solomon for Rehoboam.

There are no

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Proverbs 1:2 For gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight

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is wisdom’s best friend.

• Solomon makes it clear that wisdom and

walk side by side.

• Wisdom requires

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Proverbs 1:3 For receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair

• Justice –

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  right

• Judgment – Life right

• Equity –

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  right

• Wisdom isn’t just for the

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Proverbs 1:4-5 for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young— 5let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—

• Simple – not an IQ test

• Young – not an

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Disciplines of wisdom

• Prioritize

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Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

• Watch who you hang out with.

Proverbs 1:10 My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them.

• Learn to

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Proverbs 1:20 Out in the open wisdom calls aloud, she raises her voice in the public square

• Change when necessary.

Proverbs 1:23-25 Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings. 24 But since you refuse to listen when I call and no one pays attention when I stretch out my hand, 25 since you disregard all my advice and do not accept my rebuke,

• Remember your choices

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Proverbs 1:29 Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the LORD.