Proverbs
What is the beginning of knowledge according to Proverbs 1:7?
The fear of the Lord, meaning reverence and respect for Him.
Finish this scripture: “Trust in the Lord with all thine ______”
Heart
According to Psalm 119:105, God’s word is a ______ unto our feet.
What does it mean to have an “eternal perspective” when making a decision?
To think about how our choices affect our eternal future, rather than only thinking about what happens right now.
Your friends invite you somewhere you know will put you in a tempting situation. According to Proverbs 4:14–15, what should you do?
Avoid the situation rather than entering the path of temptation.
According to Proverbs 2:6, where does wisdom come from?
The Lord
What does Proverbs 3:5 teach us NOT to lean on?
Our own understanding.
According to Psalm 119:105, God’s word is a ______ unto our path.
Light.
President Nelson’s phrase “begin with the end in mind” means we should make what our eternal goal?
The celestial kingdom.
You have an important decision to make, but you’re not sure what to do. What scripture from Proverbs could you remember?
Proverbs 3:5–6: Trust in the Lord and don’t lean on your own understanding.
What does Proverbs 4:14–15 teach us to do when it comes to the path of the wicked?
Avoid It! Do not enter or travel on that path.
Finish this phrase from Proverbs 3:6: “In all thy ways ______.”
Acknowledge Him.
What question did Job ask in Job 14:14 about death?
“If a man die, shall he live again?”
What can happen when someone focuses too much on worldly pleasures and possessions? (From Ecclesiastes)
They can feel empty or frustrated.
Someone says, “I don’t need God’s advice. I know what’s best for me.” How can Proverbs 3:5-6 help correct this thinking?
We should trust His wisdom rather than relying only on our own understanding.
According to Proverbs 1:8, whose instruction should we listen to?
Our father’s instruction and our mother’s law.
According to Proverbs 3:5–6, what will the Lord do if we trust in Him?
He will direct our paths.
Name ONE scripture that teaches about the Resurrection.
1 Corinthians 15:20–22, Mosiah 16:7–8, Alma 11:42–44, Helaman 14:17, or Moroni 7:41.
Why is it important to think about the future when making choices today?
Our choices in this life affect how prepared we are to stand before God at the Final Judgment.
You’re deciding whether to continue hanging out with a group of friends who are making it harder for you to live the gospel. What scripture could give you direction?
Correct!
According to Proverbs 16:18, what comes before destruction?
Pride
What does it mean to trust in the Lord instead of relying only on your own understanding?
Trusting that the Lord knows what is best and following His counsel even when we don’t fully understand why.
According to Ecclesiastes 12:13–14, what are we told to do, and what will God eventually do?
Fear God and keep His commandments, and God will bring every work into judgment.
What are some ways that a person can prepare to meet God?
Correct!
You have two choices: one will make you happy right now, while the other is harder but is more consistent with the gospel. What principle/truth could help you decide?
Think with an eternal perspective and “begin with the end in mind.”