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I Kings 3:9 So give your servant a discerning heart….

PROVERBS Purpose of the Book of Proverbs Definition of “Proverb” Key Word “Wisdom” an object lesson using comparison or analogy wise sayings and instructions for living a useful and effective life (Proverbs 1:1-5) the ability to make wise choices and live successfully

WISDOM UNDERSTANDING INSIGHT INSTRUCTION TRAINING WISE DEALING SHREWDNESS DISCRETION KNOWLEDGE Proverbs 1:1-7

Urgency 8:1-5 Big Idea Urgency 8:32-36 Reasons 6-31

1 Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? 2 On the heights along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; 3 beside the gates leading into the city, at the entrances, she cries aloud: 4 “To you, O men, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind. 5 You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, gain understanding.

32 “Now then, my sons, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. 33 Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. 34 Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. 35 For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD. 36 But whoever fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death.”

Urgency 8:1-5 AVAILABLE Big Idea Urgency 8:32-36 Reasons 6-31 FRAMEWORK

1 Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? 2 On the heights along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; 3 beside the gates leading into the city, at the entrances, she cries aloud: 4 “To you, O men, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind. 5 You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, gain understanding. AVAILABLE

James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Urgency 8:1-5 AVAILABLE Big Idea Urgency 8:32-36 Reasons 6-31 FRAMEWORK INTENTIONAL

32 “Now then, my sons, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. 33 Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. 34 Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. 35 For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD. 36 But whoever fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death.” INTENTIONAL Chose a destination and follow directions

INTENTIONAL John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Urgency 8:1-5 AVAILABLE Big Idea Urgency 8:32-36 Reasons 6-31 FRAMEWORK INTENTIONAL CONSEQENCES

32 “Now then, my sons, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. 33 Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. 34 Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. 35 For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD. 36 But whoever fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death.” CONSEQUENCES

I Kings 3:9 So give your servant a discerning heart…. CONSEQUENCES

Big Idea PERSONAL QUESTIONS Do you want TRUE wealth? What are you willing to do?