Proverbs 11:14-22:16
Proverbs 11:14-31: Wise vs. Unwise Actions
- List several of the wise actions listed in this passage.
- List the corresponding unwise actions.
- What can we learn from these comparisons?
- Is God aware of the actions of the righteous and unrighteous? Application?
Proverbs 12: Discipline and Diligence
- Why does the writer say that we should "love" discipline?
- Note the comparisons between the wicked and the righteous. List some of the adjectives that the writer uses to describe the wicked (undisciplined).
- What can we apply from these verses in our daily walk with God?
Proverbs 13: Wisdom and Life
- What words does the writer use to describe wisdom?
- Are there any biblical exceptions to some of these Proverbs? If so, who would that be?
- What wisdom is given in the passage concerning children? Application?
Proverbs 14: Wisdom and Earthly Power
- From where (whom) does wisdom come?
- Why is worldly wisdom so contrary to godly wisdom?
- Who is it that attempts to keep man from focusing on God wisdom?
- Is the way which looks correct to man, the right way? (14:12)
Proverbs 15: Wisdom in Heart and Speech
- What does this section teach about the tongue?
- The writer lists some very descriptive adjectives describing what the Lord thinks about the wicked. What are they?
- What does this passage teach about greed?
Proverbs 16: God is Sovereign
- Who is ultimately in charge? Do we really believe that???
- When the Lord examines a man's actions, what is the most important thing to Him?
- When our focus is on God, how will He bless us?
- What is one of the greatest deterrents in receiving God's blessings? (16:18)
Proverbs 17: Avoiding Injustice
- What does the writer say about injustice to the poor in this chapter?
- Is dishonest gain ever justified?
- What does God think about dishonest legal systems? (17:15)
Proverbs 18: Consequences of Decisions
- What are the consequences of being a fool?
- What are the benefits of being wise?
- What part of the body has the "power of life and death"? (18:21) What does this mean? Application?
Proverbs 19: Wealth and Wisdom
- List the comparisons in this passage. What do you learn from these comparisons?
- What is the way to prosperity? By prosperity is the writer only speaking of earthly riches?
- What does the writer say about the poor in this passage?
- What is taught about children and wives?
Proverbs 20: Inner Motives
- What do verses 20:1-5 teach about self-control?
- Can anyone say they are without sin? (20:9)
- What is taught about the tongue in 20:19-20?
Proverbs 21: The Sovereignty of God
- Who control the king's heart? What does that mean?
- What is most important to then Lord, obedience or sacrifice?
- Who is ultimately in control and will judge all men?
- Why does Solomon talk so much about ill-tempered wives? Application???
Proverbs 22: 1-16: Wealth and Riches
- What does it mean that "a good name is more desirable than riches"?
- Whose responsibility is it to train up a child? If it is done correctly what is the result?
- Note the comparisons between the wicked and the generous. How should this affect our behavior?
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