“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” (Proverbs 1.7)
The fear of God
Proverbs 19:22“What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar.”
Decision-making and the will of God
Proverbs 19:20-21“Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future. Many are the plans in the…
God’s will is not hidden
Proverbs 19:18“Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death.”
Generosity
Proverbs 19:17“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.”
Accept instruction
Proverbs 19:16, 20“Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die. Listen to advice and…
Want ethic vs work ethic
Proverbs 19.13-14“A foolish son is ruin to his father, and a wife’s quarreling is a continual dripping of rain. House…
The pursuit of common sense
Proverbs 19.8, 11“Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good … Good sense makes…
The final apologetic
Proverbs 19.4, 6-7“Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend. Many seek the favor…
The dark path
Proverbs 19.3“When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the Lord.”
Desires that deceive, then destroy
Proverbs 19.1“Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is…
Favor from the Lord
Proverbs 18.19“A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.”