THEME: Uncharted
SERIES: Got Wisdom?
TITLE: The Wise and the Otherwise
Text: Assorted texts from Proverbs
I. THE WISE
1. Wise people (listen to wise instruction).
“Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser.” 1:5 (NLT)
2. Wise people (fear the Lord).
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” 1:7
“Be not wise in your own eyes.” 3:7
“Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.” 15:16
3. Wise people (choose good company).
“Walk with the wise and become wise, associate with fools and get in trouble.” 13:20 (NLT)
“A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.” 12:26 (NIV)
4. Wise people are (“not edgy”).
5. Wise people (watch their words).
“A wise man’s heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction.” 16:23 (NIV)
“Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.” 10:19 (NLT)
6. Wise people seek to influence others to (trust God).
“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise. 11:30
“The seeds of good deeds become a tree of life; a wise person wins friends.” (NLT)
II. THE OTHERWISE
Words used to describe the one who chooses the wrong path:
1) (Wicked)
2) (Simple) “A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his
steps.” 14:15 (NIV)
3) (Scorner) “Scoffer is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with
arrogant pride.” 21:24
1. Fools won’t learn from (God’s Word).
2. Fools can’t (control their speech).
“The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.” 15:2 (NKJV)
3. Fools can’t (control their temper).
“A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.” 12:16 (NLT)
“A fool vents all his feelings, but a wise man holds them back.” 29:11 (NKJV)
4. Fools are (proud and self-confident).
“Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.” 28:26
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can know it?” Jer.17:9
5. Fools (create problems) not solve them.
NEXT WEEK: Theme: Uncharted Series: Got Wisdom?
Title: Pull Up a Chair
Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-19
All Scripture is English Standard Version (ESV) unless otherwise indicated
NLT- New Living Translation
NIV- New International Version
NKJV- New King James Version