Proverbs Wisdom for the New Year

2 Types of Wisdom literature Philosophical- Job and Ecclesiastes Practical- Proverbs

4 Ways to Get Wisdom Experience Observation Learning from someone else’s experience Supernatural empowerment

Note: Just reading Proverbs won’t make me wise. Applying Proverbs will

Wisdom is: “Hokmah” (skill) A wise person, therefore, is simply a man or woman who is skilled at life Note: Proverbs are not promises

Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding - Proverbs 4:7

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you…

Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm. Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil - Proverbs 4:23-27

All of life proceeds out of what I set my affections on

3 Areas in which I need to guard my heart: Sensuality Materialism Ego/Pride

3 Areas Are the Same Temptations that Jesus Faced: Lust of the Flesh Lust of the Eyes The Pride of Life

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things - Colossians 3:1-2

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment - 1 Timothy 6:17