Oct. 31, 2007

Prudence Proverbs and Preschoolers.

Ladies- thanks for joining in so far! We should be about 1/2 way through the Proverbs. For those of us reading the whole book this week. As for my house we were taking about prudence in school today. So I felt it was the perfect time to discuss wisdom. As how can one be prudent if they do not have wisdom? My boys were unsure what wisdom was, so I explained it was "smart" and "good". We then talked about who is wise and who isn't. And who is wiser than you and who isn't. They both said right away that Mommy and Daddy are wiser than they are. And my youngest said JESUS firstly! We then discussed how to know if someone is wiser. First they are usually older, and secondly they love the Lord and tell you what is right. For us Grandparents are wiser, and elderly neighbors. We talked about how adults could be unwise.. like those in prison, and we shouldn't listen to those who are fools (stupid). If they were unsure if someone was wise or not they should ask someone that they know is wise. Then I discussed each other. I asked my younger son, is Josiah wiser than you. He thought and said... Sometimes. He is right. I then talked to them about discernment. That when another kid tells you something that you need to decide if it is wise or not. I gave them a good illustration. If Meisha told you to move over and there was a car coming was she wise? They said yes. Then I said if she told you to move over but there was a big hole there would you? They said no, it was not wise. I reminded them if someone tells them something that they can't tell if it is wise or not to ask someone that is wise what they think. We went on to talk about is it better to learn things by listening to someone wiser than you, or by figuring it out yourself. At first they both said themselves. But after I explained it is safer to believe someone wiser than you they agreed. I used the illustration of someone tells them to stay out of the road. Should they go in the road to see, or should they listen to Godly counsel. They agreed listening is safer. Finally I asked them who Mommy could go to for wisdom, they said God. And I said yes that is one reason why we pray and the Bible is God's words written for us so that we can have wisdom. And they also said Daddy, I said yes, he is wise and can help. I also said that my mother and father are older and wiser in some things so that sometimes I can go ask them if I have a question. We then prayed for God to give us wisdom, and to help us know who is wise, and which advice is wise.. Here are some verses that focus on what I was trying to impart to my boys today Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline Proverbs 1:8 [ Exhortations to Embrace Wisdom ] [ Warning Against Enticement ] Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching. Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:12 Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse, Proverbs 5:1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words of insight, Proverbs 8:12 "I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion. Proverbs 10:13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment. Proverbs 10:23 A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom. ("bad guys" are not wise) Proverbs 13:10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. (This is a good one as it illustrates that we are not perfect as adults we still need to take Godly counsel) Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. (I think it is important for children to be able to mimic parents. So though parents are wiser than their children, and the children take comfort in that. We are also to be humbled before those who are wiser than us. Do not think ourselves higher than we ought. This will teach the children humility. And yes that God is wiser than we are. and that We are human. I made sure to tell my children we will still fail but we still must strive to do our best for God, and that we must try and be wise about our choices.

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