Proverbs 4 A lifelong journey!

Proverbs Proverbs 4 A lifelong journey!

Benjamin Franklin

Life is like a Box of chocolatesA path

1. The start (verses 1-7)

We begin our journey with A mothers loveA fathers wisdom

Get wisdom!

Where do you think...Most people look for wisdom?You will best find wisdom?Where do you think...Most people look for wisdom?You will best find wisdom?

Where do you think...Most people look for wisdom?You will best find wisdom?

2. The Choice (verses 11-19)

How do we know which isThe wrong pathThe right path

How do we know which isThe wrong pathThe right pathWalking with evil people(14)Wont be able to sleep (v16)Can be addictive (v16)Becomes a part of your life (v17)Darkness (v 19)

How do we know which isThe wrong pathThe right pathWalking with evil people(14)Wont be able to sleep (v16)Can be addictive (v16)Becomes a part of your life (v17)Darkness (v 19)

You will not stumble (v12)The way of wisdom (v11)Light (v18) nothing to hide!

All of us must make that choice

3.The whole body (verses 20-27)

A. Listen

My son, pay attention to what I say, listen closely to my words. (verse 20)B. Look

My son, pay attention to what I say, listen closely to my words.Do not let them out of your sight. (verse 21)C. Heart

My son, pay attention to what I say, listen closely to my words.Do not let them out of your sight. Above all else guard your heart, it is the wellspring of life (verse 23)D. Feet

My son, pay attention to what I say, listen closely to my words.Do not let them out of your sight. Above all else guard your heart, it is the wellspring of lifeDo not swerve to the right or the left, keep your foot from evil.(verse 27)4. The End

King Solomon

My sons, my son, my son.Not rules but a relationshipNot just a pathway but a person. Not just teaching, but a teacher. Not hearing but having a hero.

Jesus is truly wise

Conclusion: Derek Redman

Conclusion: Derek Redman