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How God Is Described in Proverbs |
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Proverbs is a book about wise living. It often focuses on a person's response and attitude toward God, who is the source of wisdom. And a number of Proverbs point out facts of God's character. Knowing God helps us on the way to wisdom. |
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is aware of all that happens (15:3) |
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knows the heart of all people (15:11; 16:2; 21:2) |
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controls all things (16:33; 21:30) |
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is a place of safety (18:10) |
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rescues good people from danger (11:8, 21) |
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condemns the wicked (11:31) |
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delights in our prayers (15:8, 29) |
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loves those who obey him (15:9; 22:12) |
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cares for poor and needy (15:25; 22:22, 23) |
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purifies hearts (17:3) |
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hates evil (17:5; 21:27; 28:9) |
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Our response should be... |
to fear and reverence God (10:27; 14:26, 27; 15:16; 16:6; 19:23; 28:14) |
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to obey God's Word (13:13; 19:16) |
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to please God (21:3) |
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to trust in God (22:17-19; 29:25) |
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