Proverbs Aug, pr 20-26 Study Guide

100 Days to a Wiser You

Only 12 days left in the Proverbs for this study. Let’s make every day count. Focus on completing the Live It and Share It sections. Learn it! Live it! Share it!

- Pastor Lincoln

August 20, Proverbs 20

Quarreling Fool

Prayer: Lord, make me quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger. – In Jesus Name. Amen

Read Proverbs 20

Observations to Make:

Identify the two proverbs that are nearly the same in this chapter. Note the references and sum up their meaning in the space below:

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 20.3 below.

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Look up these Proverbs and write the reference Pr 20.3 next to them. As you read them note what the wise person does in relation to quarreling. Pr 17.14, 28; 18.2

Live it!

Do you jump at a chance at a quarrel or do you look for ways to sidestep a fight and stirring up strife? We can’t avoid conflict altogether, nor should we, but we should avoid fruitless, unnecessary squabbling as much as it is possible with us. Does this speak to a situation in your life? Be a person of honor; be slow to enter into a quarrel.

Share it!

Who is the hothead in your life? Pray for that person, that God would convict them of their quarrelsomeness. Invite them to study the Proverbs. Tell them about this study and how it can be accessed on the internet.

August 21, Proverbs 21

Victory in the Lord

Prayer: Lord, help me to put my trust in your strength and not in my own strength as I live daily for you. - In Jesus Name. Amen

Read Proverbs 21

Observations to Make:

Pick any five proverbs in a row in this chapter, think about each one, and write out in a few of your own words a command implied in each proverb.

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 21.31 below.

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Look up Dt 17.16 and note the command. The concern appears to be that the kings would put their trust in their own strength, represented by the horses, as opposed to trusting in the strength of the Lord. Next to Pr 21.31 write the reference Dt 17.16.

Live it!

In what areas of your life are you depending on your own resources rather than on the Lord for strength? The last time you were in trouble, what or who came to your mind first as a source of help? Determine to draw your strength from the Lord.

Share it!

This proverb doesn’t discourage us from preparing ourselves for life’s battles in appropriate ways, but it does remind us that ultimately victory in those battles rests with the Lord. This is a proverb to post on the fridge and discuss its meaning with those who read it.

August 22, Proverbs 22

The Lender’s Servant

Prayer: Lord, help me to move toward financial freedom in my life through the elimination of debt. - In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Read Proverbs 22

Observations to Make:

Underline all the do not phrases in this proverb, and sum up 4 of them below.

Do not . . .

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 22.7 below.

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What is the warning about debt communicated in this verse?

Live it!

We become subservient to those we are indebted to. In ancient time the Israelites sold themselves into slavery to pay off debt. You can read about this in Exodus 21.2-7. Is it fair to say that the modern debtor is selling themselves into slavery? Take advantage of this proverb to review your indebtedness. How much money do you owe to other people? Ask the Lord for wisdom and fortitude to pursue freedom. Many in our church have discovered the resources on the website www.daveramsey.com.

Share it!

Check out the website noted above. Tell somebody about your find while sharing with them this proverb, 22.7

August 23, Proverbs 23

More Sayings of the Wise

Prayer: Lord, help me not to make the attaining of earthly riches the obsession of my life!! - Amen

Read Proverbs 23

Observations to Make:

Underline all the do not phrases in this proverb, and sum up 4 of them below.

Do not . . .

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 23.4 below.

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Look up Pr 28.20 and write the reference Pr 23.4 in the margin.

Live it!

Here is a balance to yesterday’s proverb. While we want to work off our indebtedness so that we are not a slave to our lender, at the same time we don’t to be a slave to the pursuit of riches. Rather we trust that daily God will richly bless us as we pursue and do His will. Proceed to read verse 5 for the reason for not wearing ourselves out to get riches - they disappear quickly.

Share it!

Who do you know who is wearing themselves out to get rich? Pray for them and look for a chance to share this proverb. Talk to a young person in your life about avoiding indebtedness while at the same time not making the pursuit of riches their life pursuit.

August 24, Proverbs 24

The Righteous Man Rises Again

Prayer: Lord, when I fall I trust that you will lift me up. – In Jesus Name, Amen.

Read Proverbs 24

Observations to Make:

As you read the chapter, note the many references to the scheming of evil men. Write down the verse references here.

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 24.16 below.

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Look up Psalm 37.23-24. How does this verse express the same sentiment as our proverb.

Live it!

Isn’t it an encouragement to know the Lord has the righteous in his hands and lifts them up no matter what evil men scheme against them. Can you think of a time when the Lord has lifted you up after falling? Let the knowledge that He will sustain encourage you when you face your next challenge.

Share it!

Give a testimony to someone this week about how the Lord picked you up after a fall. Ask another Christian to share his or her story with you regarding the same. Praise God!!

August 25, Proverbs 25

Self Control

Prayer: Lord, fill me anew with your Spirit so that my life might exhibit the fruit of self control. – In Jesus Name, Amen.

Read Proverbs 25

Observations to Make:

This chapter is filled with comparisons. Note all the proverbs with the words “as” and “like.” Put a + or a – next to these comparisons noting whether they are positive in tone or negative.

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 25.28 below.

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Live it!

Without self control a person is vulnerable, just as a city with broken down walls is open to attack. In what areas in your life is the wall of self-control in need of attention? In the space below identify areas where you desire greater self control in your life and then commit this need to the Lord.

Share it!

Write this proverb out over and over until you know it by heart.

August 26, Proverbs 26

Don’t Fuel the Fire

Prayer: Lord, I repent of the sin of gossip. Convict me mightily the next time I speak about someone else in a way that I shouldn’t. - In Jesus Name. Amen.

Read Proverbs 26

Observations to Make:

This chapter is filled with comparisons. Note all the proverbs with the words “as” and “like.” Put a + or a – next to these comparisons noting whether they are positive in tone or negative.

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 26.20 below.

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In the two lines connect all the comparisons

Wood/

Fire/

Goes Out/

Live it!

Go on a gossip fast. No talking in a non-complementary way about anyone the rest of the day and tomorrow.

Share it!

You are going to turn this proverb into a children’s sermon. What are your props and what is your main point that you want to make with the children?

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