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Lesson 11: Proverbs: Wisdom in the Family and Home

Lesson 11 from Wisdom for Living (Without the Song of Solomon) by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Overview

Daily Reading Schedule:

  • Thursday: Pr. 19:13-27
  • Friday: Pr. 21:9,19

27:15-16

Saturday Pr. 22:6,15

23:13-14

Monday Pr. 29:15-17

Tuesday Pr. 31:10-31

The book of Proverbs contains valuable lessons for family living. From the warnings about contentious women and lazy men to the virtues of a godly woman, the book of Proverbs is invaluable to single people who will one day seek a spouse, and married couples who want practical lessons for family living.

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. Does the book of Proverbs advocate child abuse? Explain.

  2. According to Proverbs, what is the purpose of corporal punishment? What is the destiny of the unpunished, or poorly punished, child?

  3. What is meant by a contentious wife? To what is she compared? How could a husband fit into this category?

  4. Why is a good wife considered a gift from the Lord? How should that affect the husband’s attitude?

  5. List the general categories of the worthy woman’s praise. Explain Proverbs 31:30.