Proverbs 6- Warnings against Folly

Proverbs 1- Warnings against Folly
1. When was the last time you committed yourself to doing something without really thinking about it?

2. What do you think makes it hard to live a disciplined life-style in our society?

3. What title would you give to this chapter? (6:1-35)

4. What should we observe, and why? (6:6-8)

5. What happens to sluggards? (6:9-11)

6. What is detestable to the Lord? (6:17-19)

7. What should we do with our parents' commands and teachings? (6:20-22)

8. How did Solomon describe these commands and teachings? (6:23)

9. What is dangerous about lust? (6:24-29)

10. When and why are you tempted to make unwise commitments?

11. What can we learn from the ant?

12. What is the difference between laziness and leisure?

13. How can the teachings of parents guard and protect their children?

14. In what one area of your life will you make an effort to be more disciplined this week?

Proverbs 5:1-23 - Develop Discipline

Proverbs 5:1-23 - Develop Discipline

1. In what way have you found society encourages or discourages personal discipline?

2. Why did Solomon tell the reader to listen to his words? (5:1-2)

3. What is this chapter about? (5:1-23)

4. What thought does an adulteress give to the long-term consequences of her way of life? (5:6)

5. What did Solomon encourage us to do? (5:7-8)

6. How should a person satisfy his or her thirst? (5:15)

7. Where should a person seek sexual fulfillment? (5:15-20)

8. What did Solomon say was the downfall of a wicked man? (5:23)

9. How do people show they hate discipline?

10. Why might someone be tempted to satisfy his or her longings outside his or her marriage relationship?

11. How does the fact that your ways are in full view of the Lord make you feel?

12. What steps can you take to guard against sexual temptation?

13. What can you do today to renew your love relationship with your spouse?

Proverbs 1:1-33 - Pursue Wisdom

Proverbs 1:1-33 - Pursue Wisdom

1. Who is the wisest person you know?

2. What makes a person foolish or wise?

3. Why did Solomon write Proverbs? (1:1-7)

4. What three types of individuals are mentioned by Solomon? (1:1-7)

5. Where does wisdom come from? (1:7)

6. How did Solomon describe wisdom? (1:20-21)

7. How does wisdom treat those who reject her? (1:24-27)

8. What is the result of not accepting wisdom? (1:28-32)

9. How is the fear of the Lord the beginning of knowledge?

10. What are the benefits of living wisely?

11. When and why have you been tempted to pursue ill-gotten gain?

12. Why do you agree or disagree with the principle that both the wise and the fool reap what they sow?

13. What is one thing you can do this week to seek wisdom?

14. What change in your life-style can you make to avoid being enticed by evil?