The Purpose of Proverbs
This is the main purpose of the book of Proverbs
imparting wisdom, knowledge, and understanding for practical living
This chapter of Proverbs talks about the beginning of knowledge.
Proverbs 1
Proverbs 5 warns against this destructive action
What is adultery?
Proverbs 8 describes wisdom as being present at this event
What is the creation of the world
This is a key theme throughout the chapters of Proverbs, focusing on the importance of making wise choices.
What is wisdom?
Proverbs teaches that this is the foundation of wisdom and knowledge
What is the fear of the Lord
Wisdom calls out in these public places in Proverbs 1:20-21
What are the streets, public squares, and city gates
In Proverbs 7, this type of woman is portrayed as seductive and persuasive.
Who is the adulterous woman
In Proverbs 8, wisdom is more valuable than these material things
What are riches and honor
Proverbs repeatedly emphasizes this as the foundation for knowledge and understanding.
What is the fear of the Lord?
The book of Proverbs focuses on making wise choices that lead to these two outcomes
What are righteous and successful lives
Proverbs 3:5-6 teaches that one should trust in the Lord with all their heart and do this with their own understanding
What is lean not
Proverbs 6:16-19 lists seven things the Lord hates. This is one of them
What is lying
Proverbs 8 describes wisdom as a divine figure who speaks with this
what is authority
The pursuit of wisdom helps guide one towards this kind of living.
What is righteousness
This is the key outcome Proverbs aims to lead people toward through wisdom
What is a successful life?
Why is Wisdom Literature important?
helps us live more faithfully
In Proverbs 6:6-11, wisdom encourages learning from this creature’s work ethic.
What is the ant?
Proverbs 8 emphasizes that wisdom was present with God before the creation of this.
What is the earth?
This action, linked with wisdom’s invitation in Proverbs 9, leads to life.
What is learning or accepting wisdom?
The book of Proverbs highlights the importance of this relationship as central to gaining wisdom.
What is the relationship with God
In Proverbs 2, wisdom is described as being more valuable than this.
What is silver or gold?
Proverbs 6 lists six things the Lord hates; this is one of them, involving a destructive action toward others.
What is sowing discord among brothers?
Ms. L likes oatmeal
T or F
false
Proverbs 9 warns against falling for the empty promises of this
What is folly or foolishness?