Training Children
Proverbs 22:6– “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Introduction: Parenting is not easy. If you have children, you know that to be true. If you do not have children yet but you are hoping to do so, keep this in […]
Consent thou Not
Consent thou Not (Proverbs 1:10-19) “Consent thou not” is one of the first teaching for us in the book of Proverbs. This teaching is important because it deals with the temptation to sin, and the invitation to sin from an outside source. What does it mean to give consent? Consent – Agreement of the mind […]
The Truth About Rebellion
The Truth About Rebellion Proverbs 13:13 Proverbs 13:13, speaks of rebellion. Numbers in the Bible have meanings. Thirteen is generally associated with sin and rebellion. The word “rebel” is in thirteen verses in the Bible. Gen. 13:13, speaks of rebellion. Judas Iscariot = 13 letters Mark 3:19 = 13 words Deu. 13:13, speaks of […]
Character Studies in Proverbs : Lesson #10 The heart is the key.
Character Studies in Proverbs : Lesson #10 The Heart is the Key (Proverbs 4:20-27) In this lesson on character we are going to see that the heart is the real key to success in whatever it is that you do. As verse 23 says the heart is where the issues of life come from and having […]
Character Studies in Proverbs : Lesson #9 The instruction of a Father.
Character Studies in Proverbs : Lesson #9 The Instruction of a Father (Proverbs 4:1-21) In this passage of Proverbs we see a son talking about the instruction that his father gave him. Now when we apply this to us spiritually we have God the father giving us instruction as his dear children. To show how […]
Character Studies in Proverbs : Lesson #8 What people of bad character have.
Character Studies in Proverbs : Lesson #8 What People of Bad Character Have (Proverbs 3:29-35) In the previous lesson we saw some things that a person of good character would have. This lesson will deal with things that a person of bad character would have. Many times we hear people say that others have no character […]
Character studies in Proverbs : Lesson #7 What people of character have.
Character Studies in Proverbs : Lesson #8 What People of Character Have (Proverbs 3:19-27) One of the definitions that we use for character is who you are and what you do when no one else is watching. In this lesson we will see some of the characteristics that a person with character would have. The […]
Character Studies in Proverbs : Lesson #5 How to live a long, healthy and prosperous life.
Character Studies in Proverbs : Lesson #5 How to Live a Long, Healthy and Prosperous Life (Proverbs 3:1-10) This is the goal of about every person that I know. I think everyone wants to be healthy and live along time just ask anyone who is sick or has a disease of some kind. But not only […]
Character Studies in Proverbs : Lesson #4 Discretion
Character Studies in Proverbs : Lesson #4 Discretion Proverbs 2:11-22 In this lesson we are going to look at the word discretion. Discretion is something that young people usually do not have very much of therefore they have to be taught to have discretion. As we will see in this lesson discretion is extremely important […]
Seven Proverbs to Practice
Seven Proverbs to Practice A proverb is a short sentence expressing a well-known general truth or common fact, ascertained by experience or observation. Solomon wrote the book of Proverbs based on experience, observation, and by direction of the Spirit of God. Let’s look at seven of these proverbs and valuable they have, if put […]