September 18
Lesson 3
TEACHING VALUES
DEVOTIONAL READING: Proverbs 1:1–7
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 10:1–15:33
PROVERBS 15:21–33
21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.
22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
24 The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.
25 The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.
26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat.
31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.
33 The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.
KEY VERSE
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.—Proverbs 15:32
TRADITION AND WISDOM
Unit 1: Teaching and Learning
LESSONS 1–8
LESSON AIMS
After participating in this lesson, each student will be able to:
1. Summarize the nature of the Lord’s relationship to both the righteous and the wicked.
2. Relate three proverbs to modern situations.
3. Memorize the one proverb that speaks to his or her most pressing need.
LESSON OUTLINE
Introduction
A. Person of Understanding
B. Lesson Background
I. Preamble (PROVERBS 15:21)
Joy in Folly
II. Good Counsel (PROVERBS 15:22–32)
A. Seeker (v. 22)
B. Encourager (v. 23)
C. Wise (v. 24)
D. Humble (v. 25)
E. Pure (v. 26)
F. Honest (v. 27)
The Ripple Effects of Greed
G. Righteous (vv. 28, 29)
H. Cheerful (v. 30)
I. Teachable (v. 31)
J. Disciplined (v. 32)
III. “The Fear of the Lord” (PROVERBS 15:33)
Conclusion
A. The Importance of Wise Counsel
B. Prayer
C. Thought To Remember
What Do You Think?
What was a time when you failed to secure wise counsel before proceeding? What was the outcome, and how did you grow spiritually as a result?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ With regard to finances
■ With regard to vocation
■ With regard to education
■ With regard to dating
What Do You Think?
What was a time when someone said just the right thing that made a difference in the person you are today?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ A word of encouragement
■ A word of counsel/advice
■ A word of rebuke
■ A word of comfort
What Do You Think?
Which result of greediness do you think is the most damaging? How do you protect yourself from this danger?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Dissatisfaction (Ecclesiastes 5:10)
■ Foolishness (Jeremiah 17:11)
■ Rage and harm to others (Acts 16:19)
■ Spiritual wandering (1 Timothy 6:10)
Visual for Lessons 3 & 6. Point to this visual as you ask, “What are some early warning indicators that we are on the way of folly?”
Perhaps there would be less greed in the world if folks would stop to think about how their actions affect their loved ones!
—C. R. B.
What Do You Think?
If you had a “cheerful meter,” what would it reveal about you right now? What can you do to get it to move up a notch?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Empty—at a complete stop spiritually
■ Running on fumes—ready to give up
■ Half full (or half empty)—could go either way depending on circumstances
■ Full to overflowing—the joy of the Lord is your strength
What Do You Think?
What was a time you “learned the hard way” to fear the Lord? How did you grow spiritually as a result?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ A time when you “knew better”
■ A time when you “didn’t know better”
Nickelson, Ronald L., and Jonathan Underwood eds. The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2011–2012. Cincinnati, OH: Standard Publishing, 2011. Print.
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