#203: THE REWARDS OF WISDOM (Proverbs 3)

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In Proverbs 3, Solomon gets excited (or "geeked up" as Sara would say) about sharing the rewards that come from living out wisdom in everyday life. It’s a back-and-forth volley of if/thens: IF you keep God’s teachings, THEN you’ll have long life and peace. The premises and promises continue throughout the entire chapter, illustrating the glorious and rich benefits of practicing a life of wisdom. Listen to the discussion this week as we explore all these rewards!
BE IN THE WORD (This Week’s Verses):

Read Proverbs 3

BE DOERS, NOT JUST HEARERS (Practical Application):

1. This week, pick one of the practical ways to exercise wisdom from verses 31-35:
   1. Be good to others if it’s in your power to do so.
   2. When you have it to give, give it immediately instead of later.
   3. Don’t take advantage of anyone’s trust
   4. Don’t argue for the sake of arguing
   5. Don’t envy the wins that the ungodly get and think their ways are more beneficial

QUOTES FROM THIS WEEK:

“The word translated ‘trust’ means ‘to lie helpless, facedown.’ It pictures a servant waiting for the master’s command in readiness to obey, or a defeated soldier yielding himself to the conquering general.” (Dr. Warren Wiersbe)

“Deciding not to forget God’s word is more than a mental exercise of memory. It’s also connected to a life of obedience… If one mentally remembers God’s word yet fails to obey it, we could right say he or she has forgotten God’s commands” (David Guzik)

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