Ephesians 5:15 15Be very careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise.

Ephesians 6:4 4Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

Proverbs 1:1-7 1The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight;

Proverbs 1:1-7 3for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; 4for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young—

Proverbs 1:1-7 5let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance– 6for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

Proverbs 1:1-7 7The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

LIVING BEYOND THE DASH #8 What They Don’t Teach Your Kids In School Part B Larry Cline – Hardin Valley Church Of Christ – 7/2/2017

DUTY #1 - Teach Them Personally DUTY # 2 - Teach Them Biblically DUTY # 3 - Teach Them Practically

Practical Teachings (Conversations) Abandon Bad Company Obey God Immediately Avoid Immoral People Trust God With Everything

5. Act With Integrity Proverbs 3:13-35

Proverbs 3:27-32 27Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do [it]. 28Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come back, and tomorrow I will give [it]," when you have it with you.

29Do not devise harm against your neighbor, while he lives securely beside you. 30Do not contend with a man without cause, if he has done you no harm. 31Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways. 32For the devious are an abomination to the LORD; But He is intimate with the upright.

INTEGRITY Do good when you can Pay your debts, don’t owe people Don’t cause trouble, seek peace Don’t make a hero out of an ungodly man

6. Acquire Wisdom Proverbs 4:1-9

Proverbs 4:3-7 3When I was a son to my father, tender and the only son in the sight of my mother, 4Then he taught me and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; Keep my commandments and live;

5Acquire wisdom. Acquire understanding 5Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth. 6"Do not forsake her, and she will guard you; Love her, and she will watch over you. 7"The beginning of wisdom [is]: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding.

II Timothy 3:15 Colossians 2:3 James 1:5

7. Keep Your Heart Alert Proverbs 4:20-27

Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23

The word heart refers to our entire inner being – our mind, emotions and will.

23Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it [flow] the springs of life. 24Put away from you a deceitful mouth and put devious speech far from you. 25Let your eyes look directly ahead and let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you. 26Watch the path of your feet and all your ways will be established. 27Do not turn to the right nor to the left; Turn your foot from evil. (Proverbs 4:23-27)

8. Stay Out Of Foolish Debt Proverbs 6:1-5

9. Don’t Be Lazy, Work Hard Proverbs 6:6-11

6Go to the ant, O sluggard, observe her ways and be wise, 7Which, having no chief, officer or ruler, 8Prepares her food in the summer [And] gathers her provision in the harvest. 9How long will you lie down, o sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep? 10"A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest"-- 11Your poverty will come in like a vagabond and your need like an armed man.

10. Maintain Peace & Harmony Proverbs 6:12-19

12A worthless person, a wicked man, is the one who walks with a perverse mouth, 16There are six things which the LORD hates, yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: 17Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil, 19a false witness [who] utters lies, and one who spreads strife among brothers.

Timeless Truths For Successful Living Children are trained… over and over!

Schools may help them make a living, but only wisdom can help them make a life!