Street Smarts from Proverbs

Passages: Proverbs 1:1-7; 13:20; 22:7; 3:9-10

Solomon enumerates the blessings of living by God's wisdom and the consequences of foolishness. Three basic principles emerge: accept God's plan for ...

Passages: Proverbs 2:1-4; 9-11; 15:4; 3:3

People who live wisely have more than a high IQ. They cultivate an active mind to handle the everyday decisions of life. Godly fear brings wisdom and ...

Passages: Proverbs 3:1-12

Solomon personifies wisdom as a godly parent advising a child on how to live wisely. He lists five essential truths parents should teach their ...

Passages: Proverbs 5:1,5; 15-19; Genesis 2:24; Mark 10:2-9

Parents, teach your children to avoid sexual impurity and premarital sex. Discussing sexuality is one of the most powerful ways we have to show our ...

Passages: Proverbs 5-9

Immoral sexual behavior is idolatry - the antithesis of worship. By participating in it, we give it time, money, and seek comfort apart from God. God ...

Passages: Proverbs 1:1-5; 2:1-5; 12:1; 13:14-15; 17:10

Lazy people procrastinate and are victimized by fear of disaster. They become vulnerable to destruction and deception. Restoration occurs when the ...

Passages: Proverbs 3:11-12; 12:1; 15:31; 17:10; 29:17; 25:12; 2 Tim. 4:2; 3:16-17

Discipline is designed for our good, to produce holiness, righteousness and peace. Effective discipline comes from God, the Bible, wise parents and ...

Passages: Proverbs 6:16; 8:12-13; 11:2; 13:10; 16:5; 29:23

God hates pride. This over concern with self leads to self-centeredness, self-condemnation and self-reliance. Pride is the root of all sin, ruins ...

Passages: Proverbs 31

Proverbs 31 describes the godly woman as being of admirable character, diligent, faithful and wise. She is enterprising, confident and organized. The ...

Passages: Proverbs 10:15; 14:31; 19:17; 22:7-9

We can make a difference in the lives of the poor. Solomon teaches that we can help the poor by managing our personal finances to insure a surplus ...

Passages: Proverbs 3:9-10; 6:6-8; 11:24-25

How we handle our finances is an indicator of our spiritual health. Jesus teaches that we are managers, now owners, of our assets. The foundation of ...

Passages: Proverbs 22:7, 23; 24:27; 6:6-8; 30:7-9

We take the fear out of finances by allocating our resources instead of attempting to pay for our desires; by carefully budgeting our money; by ...

Passages: Proverbs 10:11,32; 12:25; 15:28; 18:6,7,21; 25:15; 26:24

The tongue is a powerful tool for good or evil. Our speech can bring destruction to us and others. Our words can bring blessing, healing and delight. ...

Passages: Proverbs 14:17; 15:1; 16:14; 17:1; 20:3; 21:14; 29:11

The Bible answers fundamental questions about anger. What is the source of anger? Is it a sin to be angry? What might anger look like? What should we ...

Passages: Proverbs 22:6; Deuteronomy 20:5; Romans 15:7; Ephesians 6:1-4

We have the power to nurture relationally rich children who learn to love God. These youngsters grow up knowing how to build relationships and cope ...

Passages: Proverbs 3:5-6; 13:16; 15:22; 18:1; 19:2; 20:5; 27:9

How do we find God's will? Humble ourselves before God. Gather pertinent information. Interact with the Holy Spirit in applying scripture. Seek wise ...

Passages: Proverbs 1:1-5; 2:1-5; 12:1,15; 13:14,18; 17:10; 29:1

Criticism is hard to handle -- mentally, emotionally and physically. When receiving criticism, remain humble and teachable, welcome rebukes to grow, ...

Passages: Proverbs 9:10; 10:27; 14:16; 26-27; 15:33; 19:23; 28:14

Godly fear is the beginning of wisdom. It adds length to life, protection from enemies and deep contentment. Life lived in godly fear is filled with ...

Passages: Proverbs 12:26; 13:20; 17:17; 18:24; 27:9-10

Friends are essential. They shelter us during adversity and loneliness as does our greatest friend – Jesus. Because friends impact our lives ...