PROVERBS 3:1-12

June 30, 2019

Introduction

1. Do not plug your ears to God’s word (1-2)

[1] My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,

[2] for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.

2. Do not harden your heart (3-4)

[3] Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. [4] So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man.

3. Do not lean on yourself (5-6)

[5] Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.

[6] In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

4. Do not let your eyes get too big(7-8)

[7] Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.

[8] It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.

5. Do not clench your fists (9-10)

[9] Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce;

[10] then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.

6. Do not numb the pain (11-12)

[11] My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline or be weary of his reproof,

[12] for the LORD reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.