Words of Wisdom from Abraham Prov. 4 :1-9

Words of Wisdom from Abraham

Prov. 4:1-9

1 Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding; 2 For I give you good doctrine: Do not forsake my law. 3 When I was my father's son, Tender and the only one in the sight of my mother, 4 He also taught me, and said to me: "Let your heart retain my words; Keep my commands, and live. 5 Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. 6 Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; Love her, and she will keep you. 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. 8 Exalt her, and she will promote you; She will bring you honor, when you embrace her. 9 She will place on your head an ornament of grace; A crown of glory she will deliver to you.“ Pro. 4:1-9

Understanding Wisdom

Understanding Wisdom• The importance of wisdom


• Solomon’s prayer for wisdom


• Solomon’s prayer for wisdom• Solomon’s emphasis on wisdom

1 Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding; 2 For I give you good doctrine: Do not forsake my law. 3 When I was my father's son, Tender and the only one in the sight of my mother, 4 He also taught me, and said to me: "Let your heart retain my words; Keep my commands, and live. 5 Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. 6 Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; Love her, and she will keep you. 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. 8 Exalt her, and she will promote you; She will bring you honor, when you embrace her. 9 She will place on your head an ornament of grace; A crown of glory she will deliver to you.“ Pro. 4:1-9

Understanding Wisdom• The importance of wisdom• The test of wisdom

17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. 18 Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

James 3:17-18

Understanding Wisdom• The importance of wisdom• The test of wisdom • The source of wisdom


• Ask God for wisdom


• Ask God for wisdom• He freely gives to those who ask in faith


• Ask God for wisdom• He freely gives to those who ask in faith• Wisdom comes from His word


• Ask God for wisdom• He freely gives to those who ask in faith• Wisdom comes from His word• Wisdom comes from asking godly men


• Ask God for wisdom• He freely gives to those who ask in faith• Wisdom comes from His word• Wisdom comes from asking godly men• Combining these sources in Abraham’s life

Abraham’s Words of Wisdom

Abraham’s Words of Wisdom• Teach me about unity

Abraham’s Words of Wisdom• Teach me about unity• Gen. 13:8-9

7 And there was strife between the herdsmen of Abram's livestock and the herdsmen of Lot's livestock. The Canaanites and the Perizzites then dwelt in the land. 8 So Abram said to Lot, "Please let there be no strife between you and me, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen; for we are brethren. 9 Is not the whole land before you? Please separate from me. If you take the left, then I will go to the right; or, if you go to the right, then I will go to the left."

Gen. 13:7-9

Abraham’s Words of Wisdom• Teach me about unity• Gen. 13:8-9• Bond of peace Eph. 4:3

Abraham’s Words of Wisdom• Teach me about unity• Gen. 13:8-9• Bond of peace Eph. 4:3• Division cost souls

Abraham’s Words of Wisdom• Teach me about unity• Gen. 13:8-9• Bond of peace Eph. 4:3• Division cost souls• Give up your rights for unity

Abraham’s Words of Wisdom• Teach me about unity• Teach me about providence

Abraham’s Words of Wisdom• Teach me about unity• Teach me about providence• Gen 22:8, 14

Gen 22:7 But Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, "My father!" And he said, "Here I am, my son." Then he said, "Look, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?" Gen 22:8 And Abraham said, "My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering." So the two of them went together.

Gen. 22:7-8

Abraham’s Words of Wisdom• Teach me about unity• Teach me about providence• Gen 22:8, 14• God does provide Matt. 6:25-34

Abraham’s Words of Wisdom• Teach me about unity• Teach me about providence• Gen 22:8, 14• God does provide Matt. 6:25-34• He provides good in midst of evil Rom. 8:28


• Teach me about “stuff”


• Teach me about “stuff”• What Abraham gave up Heb. 11


• Teach me about “stuff”• What Abraham gave up Heb. 11• His words to a rich man Luke 16:22-25

22 So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 "Then he cried and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.' Luk 16:25 But Abraham said, 'Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented.

Luke 16:22-25


• Teach me about “stuff”• What Abraham gave up Heb. 11• His words to a rich man Luke 16:22-25• The importance of memory about stuff

Living to See Abraham Some Day• Believe John 3:16• Repent Luke 13:3• Confess Faith Matt. 10:32• Be Baptized Acts 22:16

Added to His church, His body, His kingdom• Be Faithful Rev. 2:10

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Words of Wisdom from Abraham Prov. 4 :1-9