Message: “Words of Wisdom to Live By” from Joe Summers

Words of Wisdom to Live By Lesson Objective: To discuss a few points of wisdom as written by King Solomon Scripture: Proverbs Chapter 15 Introduction 1. Do we take the time to listen to wisdom? 2. Are we busy just asking questions? a. Closed questions b. Open questions Points to ponder: 15: 1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger a. Should we always tell the truth? b. Explain stone sharpens stone 15:10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die a. Do you readily provide discipline? b. Do you readily accept discipline? 15: 18 A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel. a. How does this compare to the definition of love? b. How does this compare to fruit of the Spirit? 15: 19 The way of the sluggard is blocked with thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway. a. Please give examples of thorns b. Why is the path of upright a highway? 15:22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed a. Is it possible to have too many advisors? b. How can we use advisors incorrectly? 15:28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil. a. What are some of the results of weighing answers? b. What are some results when speaking in haste? c. Does someone who speaks quickly always speak evil? Summary What can we learn from following some of the words of wisdom discussed in Chapter 15?

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