According to Proverbs 1, what is the beginning of knowledge?
The fear of the Lord.
Complete the verse:
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on..."
Your own understanding.
What are we told to guard above all else?
Our heart.
Proverbs 1 warns us not to follow what kind of friends?
Friends who encourage us to do wrong/sin.
What should we do in all our ways according to Proverbs 3?
Acknowledge God.
Why should we guard our heart?
Because everything we do flows from it.
According to Proverbs 4, wisdom is worth more than what?
Silver, gold, or earthly possessions.
What will God do when we acknowledge Him?
Direct/make straight our paths.
Proverbs 4 tells us to keep our eyes focused on what?
The right path/what is ahead.
What does Proverbs 4 tell us to do with wise instruction?
Hold on to it and do not let it go.
Proverbs 3 tells us not to be wise in our own eyes but instead do what?
Fear the Lord and depart from evil.
What should we avoid according to Proverbs 4?
Turning to the right or left from the path of wisdom.
Name one benefit Proverbs 4 says comes from choosing wisdom.
Life, protection, guidance, understanding, or blessing.
According to Proverbs 3, what two things should never leave us?
Love and faithfulness (mercy and truth).
Give one practical way a teenager can guard their heart today.
Answer: Examples: