Principles From Proverbs (Part 1)

IT: Why Proverbs? Proverbs is the foundation for right living. We can't live our life without being engaged in this world. Proverbs gives wisdom to equip us to handle life from God's perspective. 

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  Principles From Proverbs

•  "Short observant statements declaring profound truths that give wisdom for life".

Three methods used to show God's wisdom

• Subjects & Statements
• People & Problems
• Counseling & Correction

Most often uses couplets

• Contrastive
• Completive
• Comparative

Right from the beginning. The author Solomon gives us the purpose. 
Proverbs 1 :1-9
     1. For gaining wisdom and instruction       
         Godly Wisdom: Having the ability to cope with life in a God-honoring manner
         Leaning through Instruction
     2.  Understanding Words of Insight
     3. Receive Instruction in Wise Behavior
     4.  Giving Insight To The Young
     5.  Ever Learning and Discerning 
Proverbs 1: 7-9
Fear the Lord
Fear the Fool 

• Stay away...

Listen

• To your father's instruction...

Be faithful

• To your mother's teaching...

Common Sense vs. Godly Wisdom

• Common sense can make life easier...
• Wisdom imparts life

To Know Him!