1. Proverbs Proverbs 4 – A lifelong journey!

2. Benjamin Franklin

3. Life is like a Box of chocolatesA path

4. 1. The start (verses 1-7)

5. We begin our journey with A mother’s loveA father’s wisdom

6. Get wisdom!

7. Where do you think... Most people look for wisdom? You will best find wisdom?

8. Where do you think... Most people look for wisdom? You will best find wisdom?

9. Where do you think... Most people look for wisdom? You will best find wisdom?

10. 2. The Choice (verses 11-19)

11. How do we know which is The wrong pathThe right path

12. How do we know which is The wrong pathThe right path Walking with evil people(14) Won’t be able to sleep (v16) Can be addictive (v16) Becomes a part of your life (v17) Darkness (v 19)

13. How do we know which is The wrong pathThe right path Walking with evil people(14) Won’t be able to sleep (v16) Can be addictive (v16) Becomes a part of your life (v17) Darkness (v 19) You will not stumble (v12) The way of wisdom (v11) Light (v18) nothing to hide!

14. All of us must make that choice

15. 3.The whole body (verses 20-27)

16. A. Listen “My son, pay attention to what I say, listen closely to my words.” (verse 20)

17. B. Look My son, pay attention to what I say, listen closely to my words.” Do not let them out of your sight”. (verse 21)

18. C. Heart My son, pay attention to what I say, listen closely to my words.” Do not let them out of your sight”. Above all else guard your heart, it is the wellspring of life (verse 23)

19. D. Feet My son, pay attention to what I say, listen closely to my words.” Do not let them out of your sight”. Above all else guard your heart, it is the wellspring of life Do not swerve to the right or the left, keep your foot from evil.(verse 27)

20. 4. The End

21. King Solomon

22. My sons, my son, my son. Not rules but a relationship Not just a pathway but a person. Not just teaching, but a teacher. Not hearing but having a hero.

23. Jesus is truly wise

24. Conclusion: Derek Redman