1.Pursue the teaching of the Father (v. 1-4) 2.Trust in God and not our own understanding (v. 5-6) 3.Fear God and not be wise in our own eyes (v. 7-8)

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1.Pursue the teaching of the Father (v. 1-4) 2.Trust in God and not our own understanding (v. 5-6) 3.Fear God and not be wise in our own eyes (v. 7-8) 4.Honor God and not fail to give to Him first (v. 9-10) 5.Appreciate God and not misunderstand His discipline (v )

 Loyalty  Love & Integrity  Faith  Humility  Gratitude  Meekness Thus The Need For:

Requirements: FImplies the need for continuance – John 14:23-24; 1 Tim 4:16 FAll obedience MUST be from the heart – Eph 6:6 Proverbs 3:1-2 1 My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; 2 For length of days and long life and peace they will add to you.

Blessings: FProlonging of Life – (4:10; 9:10-11) FBetter quality of life – happiness & enjoyment - (Jn. 10:10) Proverbs 3:1-2 1 My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; 2 For length of days and long life and peace they will add to you.

Blessings: FTo be loyal to God’s commandments provides the best quality of life. FAnd the promise of eternal life which is to come! Proverbs 3:1-2 1 My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; 2 For length of days and long life and peace they will add to you.

Requirements: FMercy – i.e. love – (Luke 6:35-36) FTruth – “a standing to one's promises, and not falsifying just expectations; thus fidelity.” (K&D) – (1 Cor. 4:2) Proverbs 3:3-4 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, 4 And so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and man.

Requirements: FMercy & integrity should grace one’s life like a neck chain (6:21) FTo impress on the heart both virtues so that the things we do & say comes from within - (Jer 31:33) Proverbs 3:3-4 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, 4 And so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and man.

Blessings: FObtain grace – i.e. viewed favorably by both God and men. (Luke 2:52) FViewed as competent and worthy of honor - has a good reputation before God and men. Proverbs 3:3-4 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart, 4 And so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and man.

Requirements: FPlace your hope and confidence fully in God - (Titus 1:2) FOur own under- standing will not support us! (Prov. 14:12; Jer. 10:23) Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. FMany trust God ONLY as long as His will and instructions make sense to them. Requirements:

FGod’s ways are far above our ways (Isa. 55:8-9) FTherefore we should ALWAYS focus on God and His will in every aspect of our life Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Requirements:

Too many think of God ONLY: FWhen it is time to assemble with the church FWhen we eat FWhen tragedy strikes FAfter we get ourselves into trouble Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

Blessings: FGod removes the obstacles, making a smooth path or way of life. FThose who follow wisdom have an easier, less problematic life (v ) Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

Requirements: FArrogance & Ego blinds people to both their faults & needs - (26:12) FReverence for God leads to repentance and righteousness. Proverbs 3:7-8 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. 8 It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones.

Blessings: F“Healing it is to thy navel” (YLT) – “Humility & reverence is as essential to spiritual life, and to the continual growth in grace, as the umbilical cord is to the life and growth of the fetus in the womb.” Adam Clarke Proverbs 3:7-8 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. 8 It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones.

Blessings: F“And marrow to thy bones.” (ASV) – FWhat the marrow is to the support and strength of the bones, and the bones to the body; - reverence and humility to God is the support and strength of the soul. Proverbs 3:7-8 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. 8 It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones.

Requirements: FAs a way of expressing gratitude to God, Israel was commanded to honor the Lord with “the firstfruits” of all one’s crops and grain (Ex 22:29; 23:19; 34:26; Deut. 18:4; 26:1-3, 9-11). Proverbs 3: Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase; 10 So your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

We too must give to the Lord FWith “love, liberality and thankfulness” - 2 Cor. 8:2-9; 9:11,12 F“According to what we have” –“As we prosper” - 2 Cor. 8:12; 1 Cor. 16:2 F“Cheerfully” - 2 Cor. 9:7 Proverbs 3: Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase; 10 So your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

Blessing: FPromotes more blessings – (2 Cor. 9:6) FA godly life promotes temporal success but does NOT guarantee it! FWe receive spiritual blessings Proverbs 3: Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase; 10 So your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

Requirements: FDo NOT “reject or take lightly” the Lord’s discipline, nor “loathe or abhor” His rebuke (Job 5:17) FThrough teaching, testing, commanding. God disciplines His children – (Heb 12:5-6) Proverbs 3: My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor detest His correction; 12 For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.

Requirements: FToo many balk at His commands FToo many wilt under trials FToo many surrender to the world FToo many reject His rebuke... Proverbs 3: My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor detest His correction; 12 For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.

1.Pursue God’s teaching (v. 1-4) 2.Trust in God and not own understanding (v. 5-6) 3.Fear God and not be wise in his own eyes (v. 7-8) 4.Honor God and not fail to give to Him (v. 9-10) 5.Appreciate God and not misunderstand His discipline (v )

 Loyalty  Love & Integrity  Faith  Humility  Gratitude  Meekness Thus The Need For:

 Loyalty  Love & Integrity  Faith  Humility  Gratitude  Meekness

Confess Matt. 10:32-33 Confess Matt. 10:32-33 Repent Lk. 13:3 Repent Lk. 13:3 Believe Jn. 8:24 Believe Jn. 8:24 Baptism Acts 2:38 Baptism Acts 2:38 Faithful Rev. 2:10 Faithful Rev. 2:10