1 My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands;2 For length of days and long life and peace they will add to you. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart, 4 And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man. 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. 8 It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones. 9 Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; 10 So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine. 11 My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor detest His correction; 12 For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights. 13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding.
Proverbs 3:1-13
Q & A：
- Proverbs 3:4 promises that ”we will find favour and high esteem in the sight of God and man” if we will follow his ”do not, let not and lean not” advice. What are we to do to receive the promised peace? What does this promised peace refer to? How can we keep our lives centred on obeying His Word? (Pro 3:1-13; Jos 1:8; Deut 28:15, 25-27, Deut 28:1-2,7-8 )
- Pro 3:5 calls us to “trust in the Lord with all your heart”. How can we grow our faith so that we are able to trust in Him and not lean on our own understanding? What does it mean when we live a life wholly consecrated unto Him? How can we discern correctly the will of God on our lives? (Pro 3:5-7, Heb 11:6)
- What does it mean to live a life that honors God, on His terms? Why does He desire our first fruits? How does it show our trust in Him when we honor God with our possessions? (Pro 3:9-10, Deut 28:1-8)
Summary：
This week’s sermon begins with the Book of Proverbs, explaining that Faith is not merely hoping for the best or wishing things will work out. True faith has substance, and that substance is found in God’s Word. In today’s world, God’s Word must be central in the life of every believer. It is God’s desire that His people experience His best, and this still holds true today. Through our rebirth in Christ, we are empowered to live transformed lives. The New Covenant grants us strength through the Holy Spirit’s work within us, enabling us to obey God’s Word and live godly lives. When we live according to God’s ways, our lives will be prosperous and successful—not according to the world’s standards, but in God’s perfect way. God’s glory will shine through our lives as we seek to honor Him. We must live 100% consecrated lives, fully dedicated to Him. This dedication is not about blind trust in God, but about rooting our faith in His Word. As we diligently seek His face, our faith is grounded in His promises, and we begin to rely entirely on Him.