1. THE WAY OF WISDOM
PROVERBS 1

2. GOD’S PEOPLE ARE TO BE WISE
Deuteronomy 4:1-10
V.1 God gave His wise instructions
V.2 Respect them; don’t change them
V.3 Disobedience punished
V.4 Obedience rewarded
V.5 Act as I have taught you
V.6 Result is recognition of wise people
V.7 led by a great God

3. GOD’S PEOPLE ARE TO BE WISE
Deuteronomy 4:1-10
V.8 Nation’s greatness based upon righteous laws being kept Pr. 14:34
V.9 Be careful to watch yourself diligently
Prov. 4:23
V.9 Keep God’s words in your heart
V.9 Teach them to your children 6:6-9
V.10 Remember what God has done for you

4. GOD GAVE US BOOKS OF WISDOM
Proverbs 1:1-7
Purpose of the book 1:1-6
Theme of the book 1:7 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction”
Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 the conclusion of the whole matter—what is life all about?
Fear God and keep His commandments
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