A Wise Woman's Guide: Choosing the Path of Righteousness from Proverbs
Explore the wisdom in making decisions as outlined in Proverbs 11-13. Learn how a wise woman recognizes wickedness, knows right from wrong, lives for God, and weighs the consequences of her actions. This lesson emphasizes the importance of honesty, seeking counsel, working diligently, accepting correction, and understanding the rewards of doing what is right.
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A Ladies Study of Proverbs Proverbs: Lesson 4 Wisdom in Making Decisions: Am I Choosing the Right Path? Proverbs 11-13 Some materials for this lesson taken from BE WISE God s Way by Adam Faughn
A Wise Woman Recognizes Wickedness (Prov. 11) She knows God Hates Dishonesty (Proverbs 11:1): Of seven things the Lord hates, three deal with lies (Proverbs 6:6-19) Dishonesty results in destruction (Revelation 21:8) A wicked man does deceptive work (11:18) She knows Wickedness Leads to Destruction (Proverbs 11:5): Wickedness leads to personal destruction (11:5, 1 Cor. 15:33) Wickedness leads to widespread destruction (11:11, Prov. 14:34) She knows Wickedness Is Falsely Confident (Proverbs 11:2): Wickedness is devoid of wisdom (11:12, 1 Cor. 1:20) The reward of wickedness is equally false (11:29, 27, 31)
A Wise Woman Knows Right From Wrong (Prov. 12) She knows to ask for help (12:1) She takes criticism (instruction) well (12:1) She heeds counsel doesn t trust her own opinions (12:15) She chooses friends carefully (12:26) She knows that words matter (12:17-23) She speaks truthfully (12:17) She speaks helpfully (12:18, 25) She speaks peacefully (12:20) She knows that work matters (12:24) She works honestly and diligently (12:25, 27) She works to be approved by God (2 Tim. 2:15)
A Wise Woman Lives for God (Proverbs 13) She accepts CORRECTION (13:1) Why? To live long and prosper! (Ephesians 6:1) We are blessed through obedience (Genesis 22:18) We have the Scripture to guide us (2 Timothy 3:16-17) She exerts CONTROL (Proverbs 5:18) We are to be diligent in His kingdom (13:4) We show the fruit of the Spirit through self-control (Gal. 5:23) We grow in our faith through self-control (2 Peter 1:5-7)
A Wise Woman Lives for God (Proverbs 13) She weighs the CONSEQUENCES (Proverbs 5:19) Consequences for Wickedness and Wrongdoing Shame (13:5) Overthrown by sin (13:6) Way is Hard (13:15) Proves to be foolish (13:16) Poverty and shame (13:18) Will live in want (13:25) Rewards for Doing Right He is satisfied! (13:25) Guarded (13:6) True riches (13:7) Well advised (13:10) Will be rewarded (13:13) Gains favor (13:15) Honored (13:18)
