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According to Proverbs 3:13 - 15, what four things cannot compare to the value of wisdom? |
Silver, Gold, Rubies, Everything you desire |
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Define true wisdom |
Found in God |
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Define false wisdom |
Anything that is against God |
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Who specifically is wisdom? |
Jesus |
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What is the first thing you need to do in order to become wise? |
Believe in Jesus Christ |
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What is Humanism? |
The belief that man is the center of all things and in control of everything that happens. There is no Right or Wrong. We should do whatever makes us happy. Education is the source of wisdom. |
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How do Wise and Unwise people react to being rebuked? |
Wise: is nice; friendly; learns from it. Fool: not nice; not friendly; doesn't want to learn; resists learning. |
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What do wise and unwise people think about rules and those in authority? |
Wise: will receive commandments in their heart. Fool: seeks rebellion; thinks evil is a sport |
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How do wise and unwise listen to teaching? |
Wise: love knowledge; listen; seek knowledge. Fool: despise wisdom; hate knowledge; hate their father's instruction. |
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What do wise and unwise people do with their speech? |
Wise: share knowledge; keeps his mouth shut. Fools: speak folly; talk a lot; |
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What do wise and unwise people do in disagreements? |
Wise: holds his temper; honest; stays quiet. Fool: talks a lot; tries to start fights; loses his temper. |
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How do wise and unwise react to sin? |
Wise: doesn't make fun of sin; is humble. Fool: has no fear; runs to evil instead of away from it. |
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What do wise and unwise people think about the future? |
Wise: Saves money; is conservative; plans ahead. Fool: spends all their money; is lazy; doesn't plan ahead. |
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What is a proverb? |
A short sentence expressing in a few words a well-known truth. |
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Why should we study Proverbs? |
To know God. To know the Word of God. To know God's principles. To learn how to apply God's wisdom. To give purpose to life. |
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How do we better understand Proverbs? |
Recognize you have a need. Hear & read. Pray & meditate. Study. |
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Who were Solomon's parents? |
David and Bathsheba |
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What is the story of how Solomon came to be born? |
David stole another man's wife, Bathsheba, and had that man killed so he could marry her. |
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What is the story of how Solomon came to be wise? |
In a dream, God asked Solomon what he would choose, if he could have anything he wanted. Solomon chose wisdom. |
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What did Solomon build? |
the Temple |
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What books did Solomon write? |
Ecclesiastes, Proverbs, Psalms 72-73, Song of Solomon |
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Where was Daniel from and why was he chosen to serve the Babylonian king? |
Jerusalem. He and his friends were recognized to be excellent young men with strong character and wisdom. They had strong physical health, no blemishes, and were well-spoken and educated. |
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Why did Daniel and his friends not eat what the king offered and why is that important? What does it teach us? |
They didn't eat the food from the king because it was offered to idols. They wanted to stay away from anything that would cause them to be defiled in God's eyes. This teaches us that God will take care of us and honor our obedience if we follow his commandments. |
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What are the blessings of applying God's wisdom? |
A peaceful life Happiness Ways will be pleasant Peaceful sleep Health Strength Knowledge |
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How does the ant show wisdom? |
Plans for the future |
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How does the rock badger show wisdom? |
Surrounds itself with strength |
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How do locusts show wisdom? |
They work together |
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How does the spider show wisdom? |
It is bold. |
