Proverbs - Week 8

I love the wisdom of Proverbs. As I read these chapters I am reminded of my child hood when my parents would quote some of these verses to me. Proverbs provides every day wisdom of a godly life. It is in the every day we really learn to walk with God. It's how we treat our children, how we treat a neighbor, how we work for our employers and how we care for those in need that reveal what we really believe. As you read this week ask God to reveal His wisdom to you in your every day actions. What do your actions tell the world about your relationship with God?

Here are some thoughts for you to consider:

1. Record some of your favorite Proverbs from these chapters. Refer to them throughout the week. Here are some of mine: Proverbs 10:4, 10:8-9, 11:12-13, 11:24-25, 12:1-3, 12:14-16, 15:1.

2. Proverbs 9:7-12 Wisdom starts with a healthy fear/awe of God. Do you fear God? Do you stand in awe of his majesty? Do you relate to the Psalmist when he says "who is man that you are mindful of him?" (Psalm 8:4) Who is God really to you?

3. Proverbs provides some good advice for parents. If you are a parent, record what you learn about parenting.

4. Choose one verse out of each chapter - since you're reading a chapter a day - and meditate on it all day. Write it on a 3 x 5 card and refer to it throughout the day. What do you learn?

5. Would you call yourself a wise person? Why or why not?

6. The proverbs also talk a lot about money. Are you generous? Do you trust in your wealth more than you trust in God?

7. Are you a good employee based on these chapters? Do you steal from your company - you know - office supplies, time talking on the phone, surfing the net on company time, gossiping about your co-workers? Do your co-workers see you living a life of faith?

May you know the joy of wisdom this week....Comments always welcome.