PROVERBS 16

If today you could change instantly and permanently some area of
your inner life — some attitude or mental tendency or thought pattern
— what would you change?

SEEING WHAT'S
THERE

1.   For each proverb in this chapter,
decide what topic or topics it most addresses. Then make a list of all the
topics covered in this chapter, and which verse numbers to list under each one.
Which of these topics, if any, would you consider to be the most prominent in
this chapter? Which would you consider to be most important?

CAPTURE THE
ESSENCE

2.   From what you see in verses 1-4, what are the most important
things Solomon understands about God's personality and character?

3.   Recall again the command Jesus gave
us to "seek first the kingdom
of God and His righteousness."
What guidelines from God for kings or rulers can you find in this chapter? (See
especially verses 10
and 12-15.) And what conclusions could
you make from them about the Lord's kingship
and kingdom? What leadership principles would you draw from these same verses?

FOR LIFE
TODAY

4.   In practical terms, what would you
say is the best way for you to carry out the command in verse 3 at this time?