1st quarter 2015 lesson 2 from ears to feet powerpoint presentation

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“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore getwisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.”

(Proverbs 4:7)

Solomon shared the teaching on wisdom that hereceived from his father (v. 4). He considered this

teaching to be a precious gift (v. 2). He wrote it as a

secret for happiness and success.

In order to be wise, we must listen to others(v. 1), to study and to put that wisdom into

practice (v. 5)

We have been invited to seek wisdom with all

our intellectual faculties (hearing, v. 10) and

feelings (loving her, v. 4 and 6).



“For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey, and her mouth issmoother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharpas a two-edged sword.” (Proverbs 5:3-4)

An “immoral woman” or

“strange woman” is a person

who is not the lawful spouse

(either husband or wife). He or

she may urge us to commit

adultery. We must follow the

next three pieces of advice from

this chapter:

Watch yourwords. If you

share details on

your intimate life

with a “strange”

person, you may

be exposed totemptation.

“That youmay

preserve

discretion,

and your lips

may keep

knowledge.”(v. 2)

Getting awayfrom temptation

as soon as

possible.

“Removeyour way far

from her,

and do not

go near the

door of herhouse.” (v. 8)

Rejoice in yourspouse (1

Corinthians 7:5).

Loving our

spouse is the

best protection

against thetemptation of

loving another

man or woman.

“Let yourfountain be

blessed, and

rejoice with

the wife of

your youth.”(v. 18)



“My son, if you become surety foryour friend, if you have shaken handsin pledge for a stranger, you aresnared by the words of your mouth;you are taken by the words of yourmouth. So do this, my son, and deliveryourself; for you have come into thehand of your friend: go and humbleyourself; plead with your friend.” (Proverbs 6:1-3)

Your friend got into debt with a

person. Since you are his friend, you

stood security for him without muchthought. That way you pawned your

word to a stranger (your friend’s

creditor).

What if your friend does not pay his

debt? What if you don’t have enoughmoney to pay that debt?

Humble yourself, be persistent and

make sure your friend pays his debt.

Next time… don’t promise more

money to your friend than you already

have. Keep that money as long as

necessary, so the creditor couldn’t ask

for more money than you already

have.



“Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, which,having no captain, overseer or ruler, provides her supplies in the summer,and gathers her food in the harvest.” (Proverbs 6:6-8)

What can we learn from

the way ants work? Each ant has its position and work.

They show amazing teamwork.

There is no lazy ant.

They trust one another.

They get ready for winter.They are diligent, hard-working

and focused.

Each ant bears its own burden.

They help each other if necessary.

They come together to plan and toreceive instructions.

They communicate in various ways.

They can regroup.

They need community. They die if

isolated.



“How long will you slumber, Osluggard? When will you rise from

your sleep? A little sleep, a littleslumber, a little folding of thehands to sleep—so shall yourpoverty come on you like aprowler, and your need like anarmed man.” (Proverbs 6:9-11)

How can we learn from the

indolence of the sluggard?

“At the creation, labor was appointed as a blessing. It meant development,

power, happiness. The changed condition of the earth through the curse of

sin has brought a change in the conditions of labor; yet though now

attended with anxiety, weariness, and pain, it is still a source of happiness

and development. And it is a safeguard against temptation. Its discipline

places a check on self-indulgence, and promotes industry, purity, and

firmness. Thus it becomes a part of God’s great plan for our recovery from

the Fall.” E.G.W. (Education, cp. 24, pg. 214)



Wisdom protect us from foolishness.

The foolish man lacks long-term vision. He is not aware that «his calamity shall come

suddenly; suddenly he shall be broken without remedy.” (v. 15).

The wise man is careful to not to do something God hates.

Seven things define a wicked man

(v. 12-14)

He walks with a perverse

mouth.He winks with his eyes.

He shuffles his feet.

He points with his fingers.

Perversity is in his heart.

He devises evil continually.

He sows discord.

These seven things the Lord hates

(v. 16-19)

A proud look.

A lying tongue.

Hands that shed innocent

blood.

A heart that devises wicked

plans.

Feet that are swift in

running to evil.

A false witness who speaks

lies.

One who sows discord

among brethren.



It’s not enough just to know about right and wrong; we need to know how to

choose right and not wrong. Training in wisdom consists in hearing proper

instruction and in following and obeying what we have learned so that we

don’t end up walking in the wrong direction. Jacques B. Doukhan, Bible Study Guide; Saturday January 3, 2015.

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