In the book of Proverbs, King Solomon and others offer wise advice – especially for young people growing up and learning to live a life that puts God first.

Our relationship with God is very important!

“Respect and obey the LORD! This is the beginning of knowledge. Only a fool rejects wisdom and good advice.” (Proverbs 1:7, Contemporary English Version) When we think about God’s goodness and mercy, we have feelings of love, thankfulness, and admiration. Our appreciation deepens and we want to know more about Him and His plan for all of humankind, so we study His word and gain knowledge. Anyone who does not respect God’s wisdom is foolish!

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do and He will show you which path to take.” (Proverbs 3:5,6, NLT) Today, there is a growing trend of arrogance, where people think that they don’t need God because THEY know best. But NO ONE knows better than God, because He can see the full picture of our lives and His beautiful plan for all of humanity. Following His righteous principles helps to keep us on a godly path.

“Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him.” (Proverbs 30:5, NKJV) God’s word – the Bible – teaches us many things, so let’s study to learn even more. We can become familiar with the people of the Bible, learn about the life and mission of Jesus, and memorize scriptures to keep God’s word close to our hearts. We can trust Him because He wants what’s best for us. 

“People may be right in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their heart.” (Proverbs 21:2, NLT) Sometimes when we act unrighteously, we create excuses to make us think our bad behavior or thoughts are okay. But God cannot be fooled. He can look into our hearts and know our true motives and reasons for everything we do. What does God see in YOUR heart?

“Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil.” (Proverbs 3:7, NLT) Here again we are advised to not think so highly of ourselves as though we know so much. To please God, we must be humble, just like Jesus. The word ‘fear’ in this scripture means ‘reverence,’ which is to respect deeply. We must do our best to turn away from sinful thoughts and actions, and show reverence for the one true God!

As we have seen, Proverbs contains valuable advice regarding our relationship with God: “Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.” (Proverbs 3:13, NLT)

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