2. 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…

3. Life Happens

4. 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

5. The Heart of the Matter

6. 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

7. Fill Your Heart With God’s Wisdom

8. Wisdom Personified Proverbs 4:20-28
Listens to and sets his sight on godly wisdom. Vs
Stays away from a deceitful or devious mouth. V. 24
Eyes are focused on the path and feet to keep from stumbling. Vss

9. 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