Children of God
Proverbs Series – Pt. 10
5/17/08-5/18/08
Selected Proverbs
Wise & Godly Character

“Integrity is like the weather: everybody talks about it but nobody knows what to do about it.” Stephen Carter

“Our thinking guides our choices; choices become habits; habits create character.” Charles Colson

“You never learn much from hearing yourself talk.”  George Clooney

“The most important qualities of life – a life of integrity, a strong work ethic, treating people with dignity – arise out of the changeless core that is constantly re-energized in the presence of God.” Wayne Schmidt


__________ without _____ & ______ is Ultimately ________

Introduction
•    Worldly Wisdom vs. Godly Wisdom
•    Love’s Foundation (1 Cor 13:1-3)
•    Determining Your Path (Prov 19:2)
Lesson
•    God Knows Our Hearts
•    Motives Matter – Prov 15:11; 16:2; 17:3; 20:27; 21:2, 27
•    Integrity – Wholeness Through and Through
•    Holistic Living – Prov 20:11
•    Authenticity – Prov 12:9; 13:7
•    Self Awareness – Prov 20:9; 27:19
•    Honest Before God – Prov 28:13
•    Follow Righteousness – Make Good Decisions – Do the Hard Thing
•    Practically Wise – Prov 13:16
•    Proper Priority – Prov 21:3
•    Resisting Evil – Prov 20:1; 25:26
•    Purity, Innocence & Deception
•    Striving for Innocence & Purity – Prov 21:8
•    Refusing Deceit – Prov 13:5; 21:8; 22:28; 23:10-11
•    Don’t Repeat Your Folly – Prov 26:11