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INTRODUCTION
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There is a great need for wisdom in our society today…
a. Lack of wisdom is destroying the lives of many young people, and making fools out of some who are older
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Marriages are destroyed, friendships lost, souls doomed for lack of wisdom
2. The walk of the Christian is to be with wisdom as we go through life… - Ep 5:15-17
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Because time is fleeting, and the days are evil, we must make the best use of our time
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Too many today are wasting both their time and their lives by failing to exercise wisdom in their daily lives
3. The Word of God equips man unto every good work… - 2 Ti 3:16-17
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It is only natural to assume that it provides us with sound advice concerning daily living
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Indeed it does, especially in The Book of Proverbs found in the Old Testament
4. The book begins by identifying Solomon, son of David, king of Israel, as the author…
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Who was granted wisdom by God - 2 Chr 1:7-12
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Who became famous for his wisdom, and wrote over 3000 proverbs - 1 Kin 4:29-34
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The book also contains proverbs and wisdom from other sources…
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The words of Agur the son of Jakeh to Ithiel and Ucal - Pro 30:1-33
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The words of King Lemuel, taught him by his mother - Pro 31:1-31
[In this lesson, let’s introduce ourselves to the book by considering the prologue, in which we find…]
I. THE PURPOSE OF THE BOOK
A. STATED IN THE FIRST SIX VERSES...
1. “To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding”
2. “To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity”
3. To give to the...
a. Simple (naive) - “prudence”
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Young man - “knowledge and discretion”
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