Wisdom In Wisdom In Family MattersFamily Matters

Wisdom in ProvidingWisdom in Providing Consider What’s Important…Consider What’s Important…

Necessities – food, clothing, shelterNecessities – food, clothing, shelter Most also feel – luxuries or a good educationMost also feel – luxuries or a good education

Where The Emphasis Should Be…Where The Emphasis Should Be… Instilling a “Fear of the Lord” – Prov 15:16Instilling a “Fear of the Lord” – Prov 15:16

Prov 1:7; 10:27; 16:6; 22:4Prov 1:7; 10:27; 16:6; 22:4 Giving them love – Prov 15:17Giving them love – Prov 15:17 Providing a peaceful family life – Prov 17:1Providing a peaceful family life – Prov 17:1 Spiritual are more important than materialSpiritual are more important than material

How To Assure Adequate Provisions..How To Assure Adequate Provisions.. Be righteous – Prov 20:7; Matt 6:33Be righteous – Prov 20:7; Matt 6:33 Focus on Acquiring wisdom/knowledge, not Focus on Acquiring wisdom/knowledge, not

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Wisdom in Raising Wisdom in Raising ChildrenChildren

Proper Use Of Corporal PunishmentProper Use Of Corporal Punishment Used properly, demonstrates love – Prov Used properly, demonstrates love – Prov

13:2413:24 Proper discipline has proper objectivesProper discipline has proper objectives

Remove foolishness – Prov 22:15Remove foolishness – Prov 22:15 Save the soul – Prov 23:13-14Save the soul – Prov 23:13-14 Impart wisdom and avoid shame – Prov 29:15Impart wisdom and avoid shame – Prov 29:15

Proper discipline has its rewards – Prov 29:17Proper discipline has its rewards – Prov 29:17 Must be proper application – Prov 19:18Must be proper application – Prov 19:18

EPHESIANS 6:4!!! (Nurture)EPHESIANS 6:4!!! (Nurture)

More wisdom from a familiar verse – Prov More wisdom from a familiar verse – Prov 22:622:6