The Book of Wise Sayings Wisdom for daily living Wisdom for a happier, more fulfilling life. Wisdom for living by faith in God. We NEED this kind of wisdom because…
Life Happens
Every-day Life on Earth Life events: birth, school, jobs, marriage, divorce, death Life relationships: family, friends, enemies, co-workers, neighbors Decisions: small, big, amoral, moral Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
The Heart of the Matter
Actions and Motives… stem from the Heart From the heart flows “life”. Pro. 4:23 Our thoughts, speech, and actions stem from the heart we have. Lk. 6:45 Love/hate… selfless/selfish… gracious/rude… diligent/lazy
Fill Your Heart With God’s Wisdom
Wisdom Personified Proverbs 4:20-28 Listens to and sets his sight on godly wisdom. Vs. 20-21 Stays away from a deceitful or devious mouth. V. 24 Eyes are focused on the path and feet to keep from stumbling. Vss. 25-27
Life Will Continue to Happen But you will reap what starts out from good seed (wisdom) upon good soil (a good heart). Cp. Matt. 13:23; Gal. 6:7-9 “My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your sight; Keep them in the midst of your heart. For they are life to those who find them And health to all their body.” Proverbs 4:20-22