What will be the result for parents who correct their children?
(Proverbs 2:1-9; 10:17; 15:27; 23:14; 29:1; 31:10-31) Blog Apr. 28-May 4, 2019
Prepared by Richard A. Marin: Present Truth PO Box 700, Fallbrook CA 92088-0700 USA
REVIEW: Life’s relationships built upon covenants are stable and predictable because a person’s obligations and privileges are clearly stated and entered into by making vows in the presence of witnesses. Only when the Gospel of God’s grace is presented to us are we freed to make right choices like: Who will we worship? What will be our life work? & Who will we marry? Human beings were created for companionship as demonstrated in the Deity in whose likeness they were created. Sin often disrupts that model but God will not forsake us as long as we desire his companionship.
Pointers for parents (Prov. 2:1-9; 10:17; 13:24; 15:1, 18, 27; 16:32; 23:13-16; 27:23; 29:1, 15, 17)
1. According to Proverbs 23:14, Psalm 58:3, and Romans 5:12 where is a child headed from birth? Hell, eternal death.
2. In proverbs what counsel does Solomon give to parents in order to redirect the destiny of their children? To correct their perverse ways if necessary using physical punishment.
3. What will be the result for parents who correct their children? Their children will be wise & will bring joy to their hearts.
4. According to Proverbs 2:1-9; 10:17; and 29:1 what is of prime importance for a person to accept? To accept instruction & reproof.
5. According to Proverbs 27:23 of what should parents continually keep knowledge? Of the the state & condition of their family.
6. According to Proverbs 15:27 how can a parent bring trouble to his home? By being greedy & taking bribes.
7. How are parents, children and spouses encouraged to meet anger on the part of another? With soft answers & not with anger nor with a contentious response.
8. What passage in Proverbs above all others gives us an infallible guide for living? Proverbs 3:5-6.
A precious wife (Proverbs 21:9, 19; 27:15-16; 31:10-31)
9. What primary characteristic makes a wife precious? Her consistent trustworthiness.
10. In Proverbs 31:13-19 what characteristic of a precious wife does Solomon give? That she is industrious, a hard worker.
11. In Proverbs 31:20 what characteristic of a precious wife does Solomon give? Generosity to the poor & needy.
12. In Proverbs 31:21 what characteristic of a precious wife does Solomon give? That she prepares ahead of time & doesn’t wait till the last minute.
13. In Proverbs 31:23 what characteristic of a precious wife does Solomon give? That she prepares her husband to be successful in society – she is a proper helper for him.
14. In Proverbs 31:24 what characteristic of a precious wife does Solomon give? That she has a home-based income.
15. In Proverbs 31:26 what characteristic of a precious wife does Solomon give? That she is wise & kind.
16. What response from her children and husband does a precious wife receive? They call her blessed & praise her.
17. Apart from fair words and a beautiful body what does Solomon say is the most important characteristic of a precious wife? That she fears God – that she is an obedient believer in God.
Sexual detours (Prov. 5:1-23)
18. What is the subject of Proverbs 5? Sexual behavior outside & inside marriage.
19. What is the natural propensity of young people in regard to sexual advice from their parents and teachers? To disregard their advice as outdated.
20. How does Solomon describe the speech of a seductive person? As smoother than oil & sweeter than honey.
21. Where does Solomon say sexual encounters with a person not your spouse will end up? They will end in poverty, bitterness, disease, & death.
22. With whom does Solomon say a person should enjoy sexual intimacy? With their own spouse.