2. Listening to Instruction
Setting sail
Listening to Instruction

3. Proverbs 1:2-4 NIV for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; (3) for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; (4) for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young…
Proverbs 1:2-4

4. …let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance…
Proverbs 1:6

5. Setting sail
If we gain wisdom and increase in understanding our lives will show it. Godly wisdom I not without effect…

6. Voice of instruction
Proverbs can be understood as wise instruction from our Heavenly Father…

7. Attitude of instruction
Receive (Accept) my words…
Treasure (Store Up) my commands…
Turn your ear to wisdom…
Apply your heart to understanding…
Call out and cry out!
Seek and Search for it…

8. Accepting God’s discipline
He wants to present you to Himself as a radiant soul, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless… - Eph 5:27

9. Accepting God’s discipline
We are God’s children
He receives those who graciously accept His discipline
God disciplines us that we may partake in His holiness.
Our acceptance of discipline yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness.