PROVERBS 19

In what situations in life is it most difficult for you to
practice patience?

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?

2.   How would you explain verse 21 in your own words?

CAPTURE THE
ESSENCE

3.   Remember again Christ's command 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 6 and 12.) And what conclusions could
you make from them about the Lord's kingship
and kingdom?

4.   What leadership principles would
you draw from these same verses?

FOR LIFE
TODAY

5.   Suppose that at the end of this
chapter, Solomon added this line: "If you remember only one thing from
this chapter, let it be this:..." How do you
think he would complete that sentence, especially if he had you in mind?