Insights on Wisdom: Proverbs 4:5-9 Reflections
Delve into the profound teachings of Proverbs 4:5-9, emphasizing the importance of wisdom and understanding. Discover how wisdom can lead to honor, grace, and a crown of glory. Explore the essence of wisdom as the ability to apply knowledge, solve problems, foresee situations, and the combination of insight, understanding, and prudence. Learn how wisdom comes from God and through others, as well as the importance of maintaining a "wisdom walk" in all seasons of life.
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THE MAIN THING Proverbs 4:5-9 5 Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. 6 Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; Love her, and she will keep you.
THE MAIN THING Proverbs 4:5-9 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. 8 Exalt her, and she will promote you; She will bring you honor, when you embrace her.
THE MAIN THING Proverbs 4:5-9 9 She will place on your head an ornament of grace; A crown of glory she will deliver to you."
WISDOM IS WISDOM IS THE ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE
WISDOM IS WISDOM IS THE ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE to solve problems to determine right course of action to foresee situations
WISDOM IS WISDOM IS THE COMBINATION OF INSIGHT + UNDERSTANDING + PRUDENCE
WISDOM COMES 1, God is the Source of Wisdom Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;
WISDOM COMES 2, We receive wisdom through others Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with wise men will be wise,...
WISDOM COMES 3, We receive wisdom through training, learning and life experiences
IN All SEASONS WE MUST MAINTAIN OUR "WISDOM WALK" IN ALL SEASONS OF LIFE
IN All SEASONS WALK WISELY IN TIMES OF GREAT SUCCESS (e.g. DAVID) AND IN TIMES OF GREAT DISTRESS (e.g. JOB)
WISDOM WALK Proverbs 1:1-4 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, To perceive the words of understanding,
WISDOM WALK Proverbs 1:1-4 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, Justice, judgment, and equity; 4 To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion
WISDOM WALK FIVE SUMMARY STATEMENTS 1, ALWAYS AND IN ALL THINGS HONOR THE LORD
WISDOM WALK FIVE SUMMARY STATEMENTS 2, ALWAYS BE LISTENING, ALWAYS BE LEARNING
WISDOM WALK FIVE SUMMARY STATEMENTS 3, DON T TAKE WHAT IS NOT YOURS
WISDOM WALK FIVE SUMMARY STATEMENTS 4, DON T KEEP WHAT YOU SHOULD BE GIVING AWAY
WISDOM WALK FIVE SUMMARY STATEMENTS 5, ALWAYS AND IN ALL THINGS WALK IN HUMILITY
WISDOM WALK 1, ALWAYS AND IN ALL THINGS HONOR THE LORD Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
WISDOM WALK 1, ALWAYS AND IN ALL THINGS HONOR THE LORD Avoid evil Honor/obey parents Avoid enticements to sin Walk in mercy and truth Always walk in integrity
WISDOM WALK 1, ALWAYS AND IN ALL THINGS HONOR THE LORD Honor God with your possessions Receive the Lord's correction Speak truth always Don't be deceptive in your work
WISDOM WALK 1, ALWAYS AND IN ALL THINGS HONOR THE LORD Don't put your trust in your riches Tame your temper Do not retaliate Choose good friends
WISDOM WALK 2, ALWAYS BE LISTENING, ALWAYS BE LEARNING Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,
WISDOM WALK 2, ALWAYS BE LISTENING, ALWAYS BE LEARNING Receive instruction Listen to counsel Children listen to your parents Have prudence
WISDOM WALK 2, ALWAYS BE LISTENING, ALWAYS BE LEARNING Have foresight Watch your words Train your tongue
WISDOM WALK 3, DONT TAKE WHAT IS NOT YOURS Proverbs 13:11 Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase.
WISDOM WALK 3, DONT TAKE WHAT IS NOT YOURS Don't use wicked ways for gain Do not devise evil against others Do not get into strife Don't commit adultery Don't be lazy
WISDOM WALK 3, DONT TAKE WHAT IS NOT YOURS Don't take bribes Don't use false weights and measures Don't encroach on other's property
WISDOM WALK 4, DONT KEEP WHAT YOU SHOULD BE GIVING AWAY Proverbs 3:27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so.
WISDOM WALK 4, DONT KEEP WHAT YOU SHOULD BE GIVING AWAY Give to those who need Give generously Show mercy Speak kind, wholesome words
WISDOM WALK 4, DONT KEEP WHAT YOU SHOULD BE GIVING AWAY Bring correction and discipline Share knowledge Speak up for the powerless
WISDOM WALK 5, ALWAYS AND IN ALL THINGS WALK IN HUMILITY Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom.
WISDOM WALK 5, ALWAYS AND IN ALL THINGS WALK IN HUMILITY Reject pride Choose humility Receive correction and accept rebuke Seek and receive godly counsel
WISDOM WALK FIVE SUMMARY STATEMENTS 1, ALWAYS AND IN ALL THINGS HONOR THE LORD
WISDOM WALK FIVE SUMMARY STATEMENTS 2, ALWAYS BE LISTENING, ALWAYS BE LEARNING
WISDOM WALK FIVE SUMMARY STATEMENTS 3, DON T TAKE WHAT IS NOT YOURS
WISDOM WALK FIVE SUMMARY STATEMENTS 4, DON T KEEP WHAT YOU SHOULD BE GIVING AWAY
WISDOM WALK FIVE SUMMARY STATEMENTS 5, ALWAYS AND IN ALL THINGS WALK IN HUMILITY
