Putting it all together

• The beginning of knowledge!

  • Proverbs 1:7, 29; 2:5; 3:7; 8:13; 9:10; 10:27; 14:2, 26-27; 15:16, 33; 16:6; 19:23; 22:4; 23:17; 31:30

  • The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.

• Where am I heading?

  • Proverbs 5:11; 14:12-14; 16:25; 19:20; 20:21; 23:17-18; 23:32; 24:14, 20; 25:8

  • We have to keep the end in mind.

  • Our goal is to glorify God as long as we’re on earth, and then live with Him in eternity. Our decisions should lead us toward that goal.

• It’s time to make application!

  • Proverbs 3:5-7; 19:3, 21; 28:25

  • It takes a lot of character and deliberate willpower to truly, genuinely, fully trust in God!

  • Let Solomon be a warning to us! Deuteronomy 17:7 à I Kings 11:4

• “My son …” – Passing wisdom down as a legacy

  • Proverbs 1:8

  • This book gives parents wisdom to discuss with their children in order to guide them in the Divinely-ordained ways of life. Let’s use it for that!

Proverbs 9:1-2 – Wisdom is described as a character quality.