A Wise Life

The way of wisdom• Wisdom is not the same as intelligence or

success• Proverbs 1 (p.481)• Our relationship with God is the source of

wisdom – and leads to a good life.• Is walking with God the #1 goal of life?

Proverbs 101• Proverbs are not promises.

Wise words will win you a good meal, but treacherous people have an appetite for

violence. Prov 13:2

CHOKMAH

The way of wisdomWhat makes a great life?

• Prov 1-9 – a call to wisdom• Proverbs 10-31 – proverbs by Solomon and

others

Full of Fools• “Fool” – not about intelligence; about

choices• “Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living

wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.” Prov 10:23

• Prov 26:4-11• Prov 13:14-20 – wisdom

The problem of pride• Prov 1:26-24 – the choice

The problem of pride• Have a harder life – in trouble because of

pride Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor. Prov 18:12The eye that mocks a father and despises a mother's instructions will be plucked out by ravens of the valley and eaten by vultures. Prov 30:17• Has your life been full of trouble?

The problem of pride• Stir up trouble

Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too. Quarrels and insults will disappear. Prov 22:10Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but the wise will calm anger. Prov 29:8• Does drama seem to surround you?

The problem of pride• Don’t accept advice or correction

Anyone who rebukes a mocker will get an insult in return.Anyone who corrects the wicked will get hurt.So don’t bother correcting mockers; they will only hate you.But correct the wise, and they will love you. Prov 9:7-8• How do you react when people tell you that you are

wrong?

The problem of pride• Don’t make up for their wrongs

Fools make fun of guilt, but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation. Prov 14:9• Do you frequently admit when you are

wrong? Are you willing to take the time to fix your problems?

The cure for PrideMy child, listen when your father corrects you.

Don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.What you learn from them will crown you with graceand be a chain of honor around your neck.Proverbs 1:8-9

Make it the #1 goal of your life to follow God – being wise in all you do.

A Wise Life