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Lesson 7: Tool 3 - Principles from Proverbs

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by Shepherds Global Classroom


Principles from Proverbs

1.    Learning God’s wisdom is the most important thing I can do (Proverbs 2:4-5, Proverbs 4:5).

2.    I should not believe everything I hear (Proverbs 14:15).

3.    I should follow God’s will in all my decisions so he can guide me (Proverbs 3:5-6).

4.    I should listen to advice and wisdom from my father and mother (Proverbs 1:8).

5.    Good advice blesses my life and lets me help others (Proverbs 10:17).

6.    If I ignore good teaching, I will experience disaster (Proverbs 13:18).

7.    Good instruction helps me develop and improve (Proverbs 9:9).

8.    God does not want me to be violent or deceitful (Proverbs 3:31-32).

9.    I need to have the right motives in my heart (Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 12:5).

10.  God knows the real reason that I do what I do. (Proverbs 16:2).

11.  I am foolish if I ignore knowledge and correction (Proverbs 1:22, Proverbs 12:1).

12.  Following God’s will protects me from many disasters (Proverbs 1:33).

13.  I can be free from fear by trusting God (Proverbs 3:25-26).

14.  I must trust God rather than depending on my understanding and abilities (Proverbs 3:7, Proverbs 11:2, Proverbs 12:15).

15.  I cannot hide sins forever (Proverbs 10:9).

16.  God’s rules protect and help me (Proverbs 6:23-24).

17.  I am strong if I can control my desires and emotions (Proverbs 16:32, Proverbs 25:28).

18.  If I speak carelessly, I harm myself and others (Proverbs 10:8, Proverbs 10:21).

19.  I should stay away from people who try to cause me to do wrong (Proverbs 1:10-15, Proverbs 4:14-15, Proverbs 14:7, 16).

20.  I should choose friends who have the character I want to have (Proverbs 13:20).

21.  God sees everything I do (Proverbs 5:21, Proverbs 15:3).

22.  My friends value me if I am faithful and trustworthy (Proverbs 19:22).

23.  Sharing life with people I love is better than luxury (Proverbs 15:17).

24.  I should take enough time to consider decisions carefully (Proverbs 21:5, Proverbs 19:2).

25.  If I am wise, I will love knowledge, and I will be careful (Proverbs 8:12).

26.  I will avoid alcoholic drinks because they cause bad behavior (Proverbs 20:1).

27.  I should not try to take revenge on others but should trust God to bring justice (Proverbs 20:22).

28.  I should try to have peace instead of fighting with others (Proverbs 3:30, Proverbs 20:3, Proverbs 10:12).

29.  I should never tell lies to get others into trouble (Proverbs 30:10).

30.  If I am trustworthy, I will not tell secrets to cause problems (Proverbs 11:13, Proverbs 20:19).

31.  If I have good character, I will tell the truth. (Proverbs 13:5, Proverbs 14:5).

32.  I should think carefully before I speak (Proverbs 15:28).

33.  I should not be quick to criticize and have conflict with others (Proverbs 11:12, Proverbs 17:27).

34.  I am foolish if I become angry quickly (Proverbs 12:16, Proverbs 14:29).

35.  I should be careful that my words will bless people and not harm (Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 12:25, Proverbs 16:24, Proverbs 18:21).

36.  I should always speak the truth (Proverbs 4:24, Proverbs 12:17).

37.  I should listen to the facts before I give an opinion (Proverbs 18:13).

38.  If I speak too much, I say sinful things (Proverbs 10:19).

39.  I should give special respect to the elderly (Proverbs 16:31, Proverbs 20:29).

40.  Kindness and truth will bring me blessing from God and respect from people (Proverbs 3:3-4).

41.  God will discipline me when I do wrong because he loves me (Proverbs 3:12).

42.  Before I make a decision, I should think about the consequences (Proverbs 22:3).

43.  If I sin, I will suffer painful consequences (Proverbs 6:27).

44.  If I am lazy, I will suffer need as if I were robbed (Proverbs 6:10-11, Proverbs 19:15).

45.  I must not be lazy because being lazy is similar to being destructive (Proverbs 18:9).

46.  I should work and use opportunities to improve my future (Proverbs 6:6-8, Proverbs 20:13).

47.  I should not be cruel to animals (Proverbs 12:10).

48.  My actions give me a reputation (Proverbs 20:11).

49.  I should plan to endure and persist during hard times (Proverbs 24:10).

50.  I should be ready to work at the right time for the best results (Proverbs 10:5, Proverbs 20:4).

51.  Laziness brings many problems in life, but my work brings opportunities (Proverbs 15:19, Proverbs 14:23).

52.  I should not try to get profit by doing something dishonest (Proverbs 10:2, Proverbs 11:18, Proverbs 15:27).

53.  I can gain money by working and saving (Proverbs 10:4, Proverbs 12:11, Proverbs 13:11, Proverbs 21:20, Proverbs 28:19).

54.  God will provide for me if I am righteous (Proverbs 10:3).

55.  God will bless my money and property if I give to God (Proverbs 3:9-10).

56.  I should pay others what I owe them as soon as I can (Proverbs 3:27).

57.  I should be generous to people who have needs (Proverbs 11:24-25, Proverbs 14:21, Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 21:13).

58.  My money does not keep me safe, but my righteousness does (Proverbs 2:7-8, Proverbs 10:9, Proverbs 10:25, Proverbs 11:28).

59.  I should not take responsibility for someone else’s debts (Proverbs 6:1-3, Proverbs 17:18).