Before the invention of asphalt and concrete, paths and roads were established by repeat use. You may notice the same kind of path creation in your lawn or around your work space. The more people walk a specific route through the grass and dirt, the more the path becomes defined and identifiable. The same is true about spiritual paths, whether good or evil. The frequency … Continue reading Which Paths Are You Taking? (Prov. 4:14-19
The following is a Bible study based on Proverbs 9:7-9. “This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: 2 that ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: 3 knowing this … Continue reading Dealing With Unbelievers
My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord;neither be weary of his correction:12 for whom the Lord loveth he correcteth;even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. Can you determine when God is correcting you? What’s you attitude towards His correction? According to your Bible, God is just like a human father who corrects his children. If you are a parent, then you know how important it is … Continue reading Proverbs 3:11-12 What’s Your Attitude Towards Correction?
In Part 1 of this study, we discussed the parental duty of godly instruction. Parents have an obligation to train a child in the way he should go (Prov. 22:6). Parents should grow in grace and knowledge of the Living God and the Lord Jesus Christ (II Peter 3:18) and discuss God’s ways with their children (Deut. 6:6-9). If trained correctly, young people can grow … Continue reading Proverbs 1:8-9 (Part 2): A Message to the Child of Godly Parents
In Part 1, we discussed the first half of Proverbs 1:7. In this installment, we will discuss the second half. Remember, the road to obtaining knowledge begins with deep respect for the one true God. It is impossible to acquire the necessary knowledge for a happy prosperous life if you do not respect the Lord God and His instructions. (For more on this topic, read … Continue reading Proverbs 1:7 (Part 2): Fools Despise Knowledge
Considering the concepts we have discussed so far, we want to discuss associations. Remember Proverbs was written by Solomon who was gifted wisdom from God. Therefore, Proverbs is wisdom from God. In this installment, we want to explore the guidance Solomon gives regarding who we associate with. Read Prov.1:10-19. Notice these verses are discussing sinners approaching you to violate clear commandments of God for … Continue reading Scrutinize Your Associations: Proverbs 1:10-19
Welcome to the 4th installment our Proverbs series. We hope this series has been a blessing to all our readers. We thank God for His word and the blessing of understanding. We want to encourage you to retrieve your bible before proceeding to read this installment. Digging Deep into Bible Verses Remember the bible is translated from Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. We must dutiful study … Continue reading Proverbs 1:8-9 (Part 1): A Message unto Parents
Welcome to the third installment in our Proverbs series. This installment will be accompanied by an additional installment due to two major concepts included in the verse we are about to explore. Again, we want to encourage you to retrieve your bible and read it along side this document. A Well Know Memory Verse If you have been following this series, then you know … Continue reading Proverbs 1:7 Reverence for God (Part 1)
This document is the start of the2OliveTrees.org’s exploration of the book of Proverbs. We intend to publish a series of documents about Proverbs. This document will serve as the first of many installments in that series. As you read through our series, be sure to do so alongside your bible. Continue reading The Book of Proverbs: The Purpose
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