Proverbs 4:1-19

Read: Proverbs 4:1-19 1. What commands does the father give to his sons in this passage? (There are many) What do these commands imply about the sons? What do these commands imply about parenting? 2. Why do you think the father conveys his instruction in a personal way in verses 3-9? How would this personal approach help the children? Share some of the personal and meaningful wisdom that your parents shared with you. 3. Why is the obtaining of wisdom so important to the father and the son? What would/should this wisdom include? How do you share God's wisdom in your home? 4. What does wisdom accomplish according to verses 10-13? How would/do you convey the value of wisdom to your children? 5. What is the path of the wicked according to verses 14-19? How would/do you warn your children of wickedness? 6. Does this passage compel you to make any changes to your parenting content or style? If so, what specifically? How will you begin making those changes this week? 7. Spend some concentrated time praying for parents, grandparents, children, and grandchildren. Ask for God's wisdom in parenting and ask God to make children receptive to the wisdom they are given.