Walk With God Walt & Brenda McCord

SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 16 & 17 
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The book of Proverbs offers instruction, words of warning, and wisdom principles for readers. The wise person will bring their plans and works to the Lord, seeking His guidance and direction. 
"Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; assuredly, he will not be unpunished. By lovingkindness and truth, iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord, one keeps away from evil." Proverbs 16:5-6 
Chapters 16 and 17 reveal the sharp contrast between the righteous and the wicked. The phrases point to the mouth, actions, and heart attitudes. Which path are you walking on? Do you seek to gain wisdom and understanding? Or are you following the foolish path of pride and power? 
"He who gives attention to the word will find good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord." Proverbs 16:20
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SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 13-15 
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God’s Word offers many benefits to readers. It is a source of strength, encouragement, hope, and instruction. The book of Proverbs is filled with short, pithy sayings used to state the general truth or give advice.
Chapters 13, 14, and 15 contain threads of wisdom. Reading and meditating on the verses opens our eyes to God’s truth and teaching. We have pulled these together and shared God’s truth in this lesson. Follow along in your Bible and ask the Lord to guide you.
"He whose ear listens to the life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.
He who neglects discipline despises himself, but he who listens to reproof acquires understanding.
The fear of the Lord is the instruction for wisdom, and before honor comes humility."
Proverbs 15:31-33 
SONG: "Fountains" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PANjx_Q6mFQ

SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 11 & 12 
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The book of Proverbs is filled with Solomon’s wise words. These are short, pithy sayings that present a general truth or offer advice to the reader. Chapters 11 and 12 continue with words of contrast between the righteous and the wicked. 
Listen closely, follow along in your Bible, and watch for the words righteous and righteousness. Notice the evidence of the righteous person found in 11:20-30. Let’s choose to walk the righteous path. 
In the way of righteousness, there is life; along that path is life for all eternity.
Proverbs 12:28
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SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 10 
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The book of Proverbs is filled with King Solomon’s words of wisdom. The word righteous is found 90 times in this book. Chapter 10 presents the sharp contrast between a righteous person and a wicked or foolish person. 
Read chapter 10 and notice these words – lips, mouth, and tongue. Solomon warns his readers to guard their tongues (see James 3:5-8). He offers this encouraging statement, “the tongue of the righteous is as choice silver” (Proverbs 10:20). 
As this chapter closes, we read several hopeful affirmations. 
·      The fear of the Lord prolongs life (v. 27)
·      The hope of the righteous is gladness (v. 28)
·      The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the upright. (v. 29) 
·      The righteous will never be shaken (v. 30) 
·      The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom (v. 31) 
·      The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable (v. 32) 
SONG: "Treasure" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvxqAZYjCwM

SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 9 
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The author of Proverbs uses the literary tool of personification to add understanding and depth to godly wisdom. Lady Wisdom builds her house, prepares a banquet, and sends her maidens out to invite everyone to come. 
Wisdom offers good teaching, sound counsel, insight, and discernment for all who enter her house. Sit with her, and you will be refreshed and satisfied. 
Leave your simple ways, listen to her instruction, and learn from Wisdom. You will live. You will walk in the way of insight. 
Beware of the woman Folly. She mimics Wisdom, and she hopes to lead you astray. She offers stolen water and immoral bread. Ultimately, Folly offers death. 
SONG: "We Choose the Fear of the Lord" – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p_1NabpCD8

SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 8 
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God’s Word is a Treasure Trove! He invites us to dig into His Written Word and discover the wisdom He has placed there for each of us. 
Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice! On the hilltop along the road, she stands at the crossroads. By the gates at the entrance to the town, on the road leading in, she cries aloud, “I call to you, to all of you! I raise my voice to all people.”
Proverbs 8:1-4
Wisdom came forth before the earth began. Wisdom was born before the oceans, mountains, heavens, and clouds. Everything that God did in creation was wise and thoughtful. 
Listen to Wisdom, follow her ways, and you will be joyful. 
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