Simple If/Then Wisdom
Proverbs 2
“If” statement (vs 1-4)
“Then” statement number one. (v 5)
Why is it important for us to aspire for the knowledge of God? (vs 6-8)
1. He gives it.
2. He has reserved it for us.
3. He will protect us with it.
4. He will guide us by it.
5. He will watch us with it.
“Then” statement number two. (v 9)
How can this be? (vs 10-11)
1. You will have “heart smarts.”
2. You will enjoy wielding knowledge.
3. The ability to discern and navigate life correctly will help you.
How will this play out in our lives? (vs 12-19)
You can avoid people who tempt you to:
1. Talk about perverted things
2. Take dark paths
3. Rejoice in sin
4. Commit adultery
5. Forget your relationship with God
6. Sink again into the mire of sin and death
Why does God make this promise? (vs 20-22)
1. To help us
2. To bless us
3. To save us
