Keeping It Young Dave Young, Bethlie Young

Dave and special guest Charity Young (Dave and Bethlie's youngest daughter) share the traditions that the Young family have shared over the years.  
Enjoy!

PART 1
Proverbs 8-9
These chapters seem to go together with one primary theme: Wisdom
What is wisdom?
What are the steps to wisdom?
What is the value of wisdom?
Proverbs 8
What is wisdom?
Dictionary defines it like this:
the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise: the ability to contemplate and act productively using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight The ability to do right regardless of inward yearnings, outward pressures, or eventual outcomes Godly skill for life The right way to live our lives Seeing a situation as God does; Acting on it as God wills; Learning from it as God intended What are the steps to wisdom?
v1 Wisdom and Understanding are personified
Remember: Proverbs are words of wisdom - truths to live by They help us train our children\ They help our children make good choices and live successfully They lead individuals, homes, and nations to discover God's blessings WE HAVE TO LEARN FROM THEM Proverbs are Inspired Scripture REMEMBER THAT THEY ARE TRUE Sometimes they are pictures Think on them and learn from them... Sometimes they are literal Apply them v4 Calls to the Simple and the Fool Anyone can seek wisdom and find it. We must teach it to our children - Solomon is teaching it tho his son Wisdom itself speaks to our children Our children must also seek it themselves (see verse 17) We diligently teach it; wisdom itself speaks it; our children continually seek it
A powerful 3 fold cord...this provides a wonderful foundation for our lives and our futures and our families.

Solomon Challenges His Son In Four Areas
It seems that Solomon is interupting his teaching on immorality to discuss other things.  Perhaps he is pointing out that we are a "package"...every area of our lives matter.
Be a man of character v. 1-5 Be diligent and industrious v. 6-11 Be aware of what God hates v. 16-19 Arrogance Lying It is mentioned several times Destruction Of the innocent Of Unity and peace All of these are sins against others God hates when we sin against others

Sin Is Always Deceptive
Proverbs 5
v.1-2 We need wisdom and understanding adn discretion and knowledge becasue all of us can very easily be overtaken with sin and its deception v. 3 The lies that are told and believed are enormous I can handle this Nothing bad will happen to me I will be ok Sin and its pleasures are on my side v. 4-5 It is always helpful to carefully consider the ending of any matter  There is a way that seems right but the end thereof are the ways of death We should take steps to protect ourselves from the deadly effects of sin v. 8 Get as far away as possible v. 15 Continually choose waht is right v. 21 Alway remember the God factor  God knows God sees II Chronicles 16:9 "For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. God will see to it that we reap what we sow

Life and Family Lessons
Proverbs 4
The challenge is for the son to get wisdom v. 5ff It brings understanding It brings life It is found in the Godly instruction of parents who teach, train, and rule It helps our kids to avoid wickedness v.  14 Wickedness is a path - a well-traveled trail Wickedness is a way - a direction Wickedness is a walk - one step at a time What are some ways to impact our children with truth? Teach Talk Live Love We should expect a favorable outcome Life and health v. 22  

Life and Family Lessons in Proverbs 3
We should continually be focused on teaching and training truth "My son" is repeated over and over again 1:8, 10, 15 2:1 3:1, 11, 21 4:10, 20 5:1 6:1, 20 7:1 It is wise to remember that Solomon teaches in chapter one that it can be too late  Wisdom, righteousness and the fear of the Lord Are god Are better Are only available for a limited time Too late is always said...especially when it cmoes to getting these We should continually be focused on seeking, finding, and living truth Trust in the Lord v. 5 Fear the Lord v. 7 Honor the Lord v. 9 Enjoy the Lord v. 4, 8, 13, 18 We should expet our homes to be blessed as a result v. 33