UNIT 1: WISDOM IN PROVERBS
Wisdom’s Feast | Bible Background • PROVERBS 9
Devotional Reading • PSALM 119:97-104
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AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of the lesson, we will: COMPARE and contrast the call and promise of wisdom with that of folly, DESIRE to walk the path of wisdom and receive its benefits, avoiding the peril of foolishness, and GROW in the fear and knowledge of the Lord as the first step in walking the way of wisdom.
IN FOCUS
James’ wife died from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was feeling lonely and having a hard time adjusting to living alone, and his son Greg started to worry about him. Greg asked his daughter Carol if she would stay with her Grandpa for a few weeks in the summer, since she would be between semesters.
Carol would often find James dabbing his eyes, then pretending it was just allergies. “Grandpa, it will take time to recover from Grandma’s death. I’m glad I’m here.” “Oh, you’re sweet. I hope you’ll get to go enjoy yourself some this summer too, instead of just hanging around with a sad old man,” James said. “Now, tell me about this move I heard about from your father.”
“OK! I met my new boyfriend Quinton online. He lives in LA and has come to visit me three times. He wants me to come live with him after I finish college. Grandpa, I think he might be the one!” Carol said, getting more and more excited.
“Carol, I love you. That’s why I want you to listen to me. I do not think this is a wise decision. You do not know him. He could be trying to take advantage of you. Please, don’t give your heart away just yet. Pray and ask God for wisdom about your relationship with this man.”
Why should we take into consideration the godly counsel of older adults?