Where may wisdom be obtained From our own experiences From observing the experiences of others Proverbs 66 2111 243032 But superior wisdom comes from God Ephesians 117 Proverbs 82231 26 ID: 635203
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HEARING THE VOICE OF
Guidance from the Book of ProverbsSlide2
Where may wisdom be obtained?
From our own experiencesFrom observing the experiences of others (Proverbs 6:6; 21:11; 24:30-32)But superior wisdom comes from God
(Ephesians 1:17; Proverbs 8:22-31; 2:6)God’s wisdom may be echoed in the words of preachers, parents and teachers
(Ecclesiastes 12:9-11; Ezekiel 3:7; Proverbs 23:22-24; 15:7) Slide3
Why listen to the voice of Wisdom?
Because of respect for God (Proverbs
1:7; 9:10; 15:33)Because of the benefits of
wisdom
(Proverbs
3:14-18;
4:5-8; 19:20)
“
Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it.”
“
Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you would have preferred to talk.” - Doug Larson Slide4
What hinders hearing Wisdom?
Pride (Proverbs 11:2; Nehemiah 9:29)
Selfish Desires (Proverbs 1:30-31)Scoffing
(Proverbs 1:22; 13:1; 14:9 21:24)Slide5
Consequences of Failing to Hear Wisdom:
Straying (Proverbs 19:27)
Hurting loved ones
(Proverbs 17:21)
Hurting yourself
(Proverbs 8:32-36; 4:11-12)
“I would have you learn this great fact: that a life of doing right is the wisest life there is. If you live that kind of life, you’ll not limp or stumble as you run.”
(Proverbs 4:11-12, TLB)