WISDOM: APPLIED TRUTH

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) The book of Proverbs tells us about people who have wisdom and enjoy its benefits.

1. A father's instructions (read Proverbs 3; 4) 
 
a) The person who has wisdom

i) Is loving
 
ii) Is faithful
 
iii) Trusts in God
 
iv) Puts God first
 
v) Turns away from evil
 
vi) Knows right from wrong
 
vii) Listens and learns
 
viii) Does what is right
 
b) Benefits of wisdom
 
i) Long, prosperous life
 
ii) Favor with God and people
 
iii) Reputation for good judgment
 
iv) Success
 
v) Health, vitality
 
vi) Riches, honor, pleasure, peace
 
vii) Protection

2. Wisdoms speaks (read Proverbs 8, 9)
 
a) The person who has wisdom

i) Possesses knowledge and discretion
 
ii) Hates pride, arrogance, and evil behavior
 
iii) Respects and fears God
 
iv) Gives good advice and has common sense
 
v) Loves correction and is teachable
 
vi) Knows God
 
b) Benefits of wisdom
 
i) Riches, honor
 
ii) Justice
 
iii) Righteousness
 
iv) Life
 
v) God's favor
 
vi) Constant learning
 
vii) Understanding

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