2. Wisdom In Family Matters

3. Wisdom in Providing Consider What’s Important… Consider What’s Important… Necessities – food, clothing, shelter Necessities – food, clothing, shelter Most also feel – luxuries or a good education Most also feel – luxuries or a good education Where The Emphasis Should Be… Where The Emphasis Should Be… Instilling a “Fear of the Lord” – Prov 15:16 Instilling a “Fear of the Lord” – Prov 15:16 Prov 1:7; 10:27; 16:6; 22:4 Prov 1:7; 10:27; 16:6; 22:4 Giving them love – Prov 15:17 Giving them love – Prov 15:17 Providing a peaceful family life – Prov 17:1 Providing a peaceful family life – Prov 17:1 Spiritual are more important than material Spiritual are more important than material How To Assure Adequate Provisions.. How To Assure Adequate Provisions.. Be righteous – Prov 20:7; Matt 6:33 Be righteous – Prov 20:7; Matt 6:33 Focus on Acquiring wisdom/knowledge, not wealth Focus on Acquiring wisdom/knowledge, not wealth

4. Wisdom in Raising Children Proper Use Of Corporal Punishment Proper Use Of Corporal Punishment Used properly, demonstrates love – Prov 13:24 Used properly, demonstrates love – Prov 13:24 Proper discipline has proper objectives Proper discipline has proper objectives Remove foolishness – Prov 22:15 Remove foolishness – Prov 22:15 Save the soul – Prov 23:13-14 Save the soul – Prov 23:13-14 Impart wisdom and avoid shame – Prov 29:15 Impart wisdom and avoid shame – Prov 29:15 Proper discipline has its rewards – Prov 29:17 Proper discipline has its rewards – Prov 29:17 Must be proper application – Prov 19:18 Must be proper application – Prov 19:18 EPHESIANS 6:4!!! (Nurture) EPHESIANS 6:4!!! (Nurture) More wisdom from a familiar verse – Prov 22:6 More wisdom from a familiar verse – Prov 22:6