1. MMCC-Pasig Region Devo Series on Proverbs
The Call of the Wise
MMCC-Pasig Region
Devo Series on Proverbs

2. “salawikain” - an indispensable part of Filipino culture

3. Sample Pinoy proverbs Ang kalusugan ay kayamanan
Ang buhay ay parang gulong, minsang nasa ibabaw, minsang nasa ilalim.
Ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan, hindi makakarating sa paroroonan.

4. Ang palay ay parisan, habang nagkakalaman ay alalong nagpugpugay.
Ang umaayaw ay di nagwawagi, ang nagwawagi ay di umaayaw.
Aanhin pa ang damo kung patay na ang kabayo
Habang may buhay, may pag-asa.
Every culture has its own ‘wisdom’ collections

5. What is a proverb?
Heb: mashal = comparison, analogy (paghambing ng dalawang bagay)
Pr 25:25 Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.
Pr 12:4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones.

6. The Power of Proverbs God created a world of order
Rational rule – to prevent disorder
Foolishness is disorder in a person’s being
Wisdom tells us “The heart of a fool is not right..” so Proverbs keeps us from foolishness of heart and action

7. True Wisdom is ultimately…
Not dependent on education
Not dependent on physical age
Not dependent on wealth
Not dependent on family background
Not dependent on work situation
Not dependent on church environment

8. The Purpose of Proverbs
Insight
Discipline
Righteousness

9. Sample proverbs
Pr 16:9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
Pr 19:21 Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD'S purpose that prevails.
Pr 22:15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.
Pr 22:17 Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach.

10. Proverbs 27:14: If a man loudly blesses his neighbor early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse.
Proverbs 10:19: When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.
Proverbs 27:5-6: Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.

11. The Purpose of Proverbs
Insight
Discipline
Righteousness

12. MMCC-Pasig Region Devo Series on Proverbs
The Call of the Wise
MMCC-Pasig Region
Devo Series on Proverbs

13. D-group time Personal sharing:
In which area of your life right now do you need wisdom from God?