1. Proverbs Proverbs: Lesson 2 Wisdom in Action: What Am I Doing for God? Proverbs 2-3 A Ladies’ Study of

2. A Wise Woman Walks She walks uprightly (Proverbs 2:7): She walks uprightly (Proverbs 2:7): – A wise woman walks in the ways of righteousness (Hosea 14:9) – She knows God is concerned about how she walks, where she goes She walks in light (Proverbs 2:13): She walks in light (Proverbs 2:13): – She walks where He is (John 8:12, 1 John 1:7) – She avoids darkness (John 12:35) She walks in goodness (Proverbs 2:20): She walks in goodness (Proverbs 2:20): – She strives to be worthy, doing good (Colossians 1:10) – She understands her purpose (Ephesians 2:10) She walks in safety (Proverbs 3:23) : She walks in safety (Proverbs 3:23) : – She is careful, focused on her destination (Colossians 1:10) – She keeps watch, and prays (Ephesians 6:18) – She guards her heart (Philippians 4:6-8)

3. A Wise Woman Applies Herself She applies her heart to understanding (Proverbs 2:2) She applies her heart to understanding (Proverbs 2:2) – She treasures His commands (2:1) – She inclines her ear to wisdom (2:2) – She lifts up her voice for understanding (2:3) – She searches for wisdom (2:4-5) She trusts in the Lord with all her heart (Proverbs 3:5) She trusts in the Lord with all her heart (Proverbs 3:5) – She keeps His commands (3:1) – She writes mercy and truth on her heart (3:3) – She doesn’t trust in her own understanding (3:5)

4. A Wise Woman DOES She does good (Proverbs 3:27) She does good (Proverbs 3:27) – She does good works (Mark 14:6) – Her faith is evident through her works (James 2:14-26) She does what’s in her power to do (Proverbs 3:27) She does what’s in her power to do (Proverbs 3:27) – She does whatever she can (Mark 14:8) – She knows to do good, and does it! (James 4:17) She does not cause trouble (Proverbs 3:29-30) She does not cause trouble (Proverbs 3:29-30) – She lives in peace, as much as it depends on her (Romans 12:18) – She creates an environment of peace (Romans 12:2) – She shows love, and therefore shows Christ (John 13:35)

5. A Wise Woman Receives She receives the protection of God She receives the protection of God – He will preserve with discretion (2:11) – He will keep with understanding (2:11) – He will deliver her from the way of evil (2:12) – He will be her confidence, removing fear (3:24-26) She receives the providence of God She receives the providence of God – He gives wisdom (2:6) – He gives abundant life and peace (3:2) – He gives health and strength (3:8) – He gives material blessings (3:10, 16) – He gives joy and grace (3:18, 22, 34)