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2. Solutions to Foolishness in Marriage Selected Proverbs
The wise desire to build and establish strong homes in which their families will flourish
It is an issue of godliness, not intelligence (Proverbs 12:7; 14:11)

3. Solutions to Foolishness in Marriage Selected Proverbs
There are moral components to the ability to perceive and make beneficial decisions
To have a strong family, pay attention to Proverbs:
Wisdom’s call,
Warnings on folly,
Friendship

4. Solutions to Foolishness in Marriage Selected Proverbs
The foundation of the home is the marriage
Matthew 19 - Jesus quotes Genesis 2:24: Marriage is only between a man and a woman
The “Golden Rule” (Matthew 7:12) cannot justify giving approval to sin

5. Solutions to Foolishness in Marriage Selected Proverbs
Jesus called people to repent and “go and sin no more”
Adam was given the “dominion mandate” and Eve was made to correspond to and help him

6. To Build or Destroy Proverbs 14:1
Proverbs 31:10-31 describes the wise woman that built up her home
There are many foolish women (and men) that tear down their homes with their own hands
Romans 12:2 is a command and it takes thoughtful action to obey it

7. To Build or Destroy Proverbs 14:1
Listen carefully to consider where you must change, not find the points of failure of your spouse
Single people: Consider these things as cautions for yourself and in considering a potential spouse

8. To Build or Destroy Proverbs 14:1
The Lord will help you develop virtue as you walk with Him
and He forgives sin as you repent

9. Naive
Simple / ignorant –
but also open minded without discernment - Proverbs 14:15
Gullibility makes you susceptible to worldly influences and exploitation by the wicked - Prov. 22:3

10. Naive
The Solution: Heed the call of wisdom - become a student of the Bible & seek godly counsel
Men must know the Scriptures in order to know where or how to lead a wife in holiness (Eph. 5:23-27)
Women must know the Scriptures in order to fulfill their role in helping their husbands

11. Poor Counsel
Do not walk in the counsel of the ungodly - Proverbs 12:5; Psalm 1
You will become like your companions - Proverbs 13:20

12. Poor Counsel
What are the sources of influence on your home life?
Parents
Peers
Writers
“Experts”
Entertainment

13. Poor Counsel
Do not feed on the foolish advice of the ungodly - actively or passively
The Solution: Develop close and intimate friendships with godly people who will give you wise counsel

14. Proud
Pride is at the heart of all foolishness - Proverbs 12:15; 30:12
The proud reject the counsel of the wise to their own destruction - Proverbs 1:25,30;18:2; 14:16; 16:25
They blind themselves to their own sin resulting in their destruction - Proverbs 16:2; 10:23; 14:9; 15:25

15. Proud
The pride of men is usually displayed openly and is obvious
The pride of women is usually revealed more subtly
The Solution: Proverbs 3:7, “Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.”

16. Proud
Humility is born out of a correct assessment of one’s ability and importance - which all come from God
The humble properly fear the Lord and so turn away from evil and search for God’s ways and His will

17. Foolish
Foolishness ranges from being naive to nabal - insensible to God & closed minded
The Solution: Learn the fear of the Lord - Proverbs 1:7; 8:13; 9:10
Forsake folly and heed wisdom’s call for only with wisdom will you be able to build your home

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