The Wise and the Otherwise

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

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