PROVERBS 4:10-19
Pastor Adam Alexander

10 Listen, my son. Accept my words,

and you will live many years.

11 I am teaching you the way of wisdom;

I am guiding you on straight paths.

12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered;

when you run, you will not stumble.

13 Hold on to instruction; don’t let go.

Guard it, for it is your life.

14 Keep off the path of the wicked;

don’t proceed on the way of evil ones.

15 Avoid it; don’t travel on it.

Turn away from it, and pass it by.

16 For they can’t sleep

unless they have done what is evil;

they are robbed of sleep

unless they make someone stumble.

17 They eat the bread of wickedness

and drink the wine of violence.

18 The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn,

shining brighter and brighter until midday.

19 But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom;

they don’t know what makes them stumble.

Proverbs 4:10-19

1. Proverb: A memorable observation about nature or human behavior that reminds you to align your life with God’s design.

2. Wisdom: The knowledge and skill of living a life aligned with God’s order and design.

3. The direction of our life is shaped by the path we choose to walk.

4. Listen carefully to walk confidently.

• We should listen to the Word of God. 
• We should walk as the people of God.

5. Embrace instruction to avoid destruction.

• We should cling tightly to the commands of God.
• We should run swiftly from the chaos and cunning of the wicked.

6. The path of the fool (wicked) is wide and enticing…but leads to death.

7. The path of the wise (righteous) is narrow and hard…but leads to life. 

8. A HOPE FOR TODAY

• Because of Jesus, we can choose the wise way that leads to an abundant life of flourishing!