When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother, he taught me and said to me,“Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live. Proverbs 4:3-4
As part of my D-Group's study of Proverbs using the Knowing the Bible study series for this book, I continue with an examination of Proverbs, moving to week 3, which focuses on Proverbs 1:8-7. Today, I focus on the 5th through the 8th paternal appeal found in Proverbs:
- Proverbs 4:1-9 (including referral to Deuteronomy, Psalm 78:1-8, Matthew 19:13, and Ephesians 6:1-4) > parents must pass on a love of God and His law to their children and their children's children
- Proverbs 4:10-19 > understand the benefits and pitfalls of the contrasting paths of righteousness vs wickedness
- Proverbs 4:20-27 > focus on heart condition as this contains the key to avoiding falling into the snare of sin
- Proverbs 5 > avoid the allure of sexual immorality
I am prayerful that I am doing what I should and can to pass on my love of God to Zach and Dustin.
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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God and my Heavenly Father - thank You for Your Word and for those who poured faith into me - You gave me faith and others discipled me - thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such love and blessings...my sin is great and it is daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
