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Prov 1:1-7 These are the wise sayings of Solomon, David's son, Israel's king — 2 Written down so we'll know how to live well and right, to understand what life means and where it's going; 3 A manual for living, for learning what's right and just and fair; 4 To teach the inexperienced the ropes and give our young people a grasp on reality. 5 There's something here also for seasoned men and women, 6 still a thing or two for the experienced to learn — Fresh wisdom to probe and penetrate, the rhymes and reasons of wise men and women. 7 Start with GOD — the first step in learning is bowing down to GOD; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning. Prov 1:19 19 When you grab all you can get, that's what happens: the more you get, the less you are. Prov 2:6-8 GOD gives out Wisdom free, is plainspoken in Knowledge and Understanding. 7 He's a rich mine of Common Sense for those who live well, a personal bodyguard to the candid and sincere. 8 He keeps his eye on all who live honestly, and pays special attention to his loyally committed ones. What’s the BIGGEST cost item today? COLLEGE TUITION! Prov 3:5-7 5 Trust GOD from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. 6 Listen for GOD's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track. 7 Don't assume that you know it all. Run to GOD! Prov 3:12 12 It's the child he loves that GOD corrects; a father's delight is behind all this. Prov 5:11 11 You don't want to end your life full of regrets You may feel that you’ve done everything well at death but the regret comes in Eternity! Is salvation about what you do or what God does? Was everything about what Abraham did or what God did for him? Be aware that the things of the Earth look good and will satisfy you now on Earth BUT they will not be there in Eternity! Prov 9:10 10 Skilled living gets its start in the Fear-of-GOD, insight into life from knowing a Holy God. Prov 10:22 GOD's blessing makes life rich; nothing we do can improve on God And God was God long before you were born Prov 10:27 27 The Fear-of-GOD expands your life Prov 10:29 29 GOD is solid backing to a well-lived life Prov 13:13 13 Ignore the Word and suffer; honor God's commands and grow rich. Prov 14:12 12 There's a way of life that looks harmless enough; look again — it leads straight to hell Prov 14:26 26 The Fear-of-GOD builds up confidence Schools don’t tell you that! Prov 14:27 27 The Fear-of-GOD is a spring of living water Prov 15:3 3 GOD doesn't miss a thing — he's alert to good and evil alike. Prov 15:11 11 Even hell holds no secrets from GOD — do you think he can't read human hearts? Prov 15:33 33 Fear-of-GOD is a school in skilled living — first you learn humility, then you experience glory. Prov 16:1-7 Mortals make elaborate plans, but GOD has the last word. 2 Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good; GOD probes for what is good. 3 Put GOD in charge of your work, then what you've planned will take place. 4 GOD made everything with a place and purpose; even the wicked are included — but for judgment. 5 GOD can't stomach arrogance or pretense; believe me, he'll put those upstarts in their place. 6 Guilt is banished through love and truth; Fear-of-GOD deflects evil. 7 When GOD approves of your life, even your enemies will end up shaking your hand. Prov 16:9 9 We plan the way we want to live, but only GOD makes us able to live it. Prov 16:16 16 Get wisdom — it's worth more than money; choose insight over income every time Prov 16:20 20 It pays to take life seriously; things work out when you trust in GOD Prov 16:33 33 Make your motions and cast your votes, but GOD has the final say. Prov 17:15 15 Whitewashing bad people and throwing mud on good people are equally abhorrent to GOD. Prov 17:16 16 What's this? Fools out shopping for wisdom! They wouldn't recognize it if they saw it! Schools won’t like this! Prov 19:21 21 We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but GOD's purpose prevails Prov 19:23 23 Fear-of-GOD is life itself, a full life, and serene — no nasty surprises. Prov 20:24 24 The very steps we take come from GOD This says a lot more than only saying: “nature”. Prov 20:27 27 GOD is in charge of human life, watching and examining us inside and out. Prov 22:4 4 The payoff for meekness and Fear-of-GOD is plenty and honor and a satisfying life. Prov 22:12 12 GOD guards knowledge with a passion, but he'll have nothing to do with deception The only problem with education in this world is that it is only education of the things of this world and this world IS going away so the knowledge IS knowledge but it is only temporary Prov 22:19 make sure your foundation is trust in GOD Prov 23:17-18 soak yourself in the Fear-of-GOD — 18 That's where your future lies. Prov 28:7 7 Practice God's law — get a reputation for wisdom Prov 28:9 9 God has no use for the prayers of the people who won't listen to him. It’s not just asking-it’s listening! Prov 28:25 trust in GOD brings a sense of well-being Prov 29:25 25 The fear of human opinion disables; trusting in GOD protects you from that. Prov 30:5 Every promise of God proves true; he protects everyone who runs to him for help Eccl 5:7 against all illusion and fantasy and empty talk There's always this rock foundation: Fear God! Eccl 6:77 We work to feed our appetites; Meanwhile our souls go hungry. Eccl 7:18 A person who fears God deals responsibly with all of reality, not just a piece of it. Eccl 8:2-4 Do what your king commands; you gave a sacred oath of obedience. 3 Don't worryingly second-guess your orders or try to back out when the task is unpleasant. You're serving his pleasure, not yours. 4 The king has the last word. Eccl 11:5 5 Just as you'll never understand the mystery of life forming in a pregnant woman, So you'll never understand the mystery at work in all that God does. Eccl 12:13-14 13 The last and final word is this: Fear God. Do what he tells you. 14 And that's it. Eventually God will bring everything that we do out into the open and judge it according to its hidden intent, whether it's good or evil. Isa 7:9 If you don't take your stand in faith, you won't have a leg to stand on Isa 7:14-15 A girl who is presently a virgin will get pregnant. She'll bear a son and name him Immanuel (God-With-Us). 15 By the time the child is twelve years old, able to make moral decisions It doesn’t take super intelligence to know that a VIRGIN cannot get pregnant and give birth! Isa 8:10 when all is said and done, the last word is Immanuel — God-With-Us Isa 8:20 I'm going to study the Scriptures Isa 9:6-7 a child has been born — for us! the gift of a son — for us! He'll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness. 7 His ruling authority will grow, and there'll be no limits to the wholeness he brings