Proverbs for Today (Teen Class)

This 1994 teen class series, Proverbs for Today, brings the timeless wisdom of Solomon into the lives of young people facing modern challenges. The classes explore how God’s principles of wisdom, integrity, and discipline speak directly to everyday decisions, relationships, and personal character. Through practical teaching and open discussion, teens are shown how the book of Proverbs provides guidance not just for knowledge, but for living faithfully in a world full of distractions and pressures. The series emphasizes that true wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord and continues in the choices we make each day.

Wisdom

The first class introduces the foundation of wisdom, contrasting the fleeting knowledge of the world with the eternal treasures found in God and in Christ. Teens are encouraged to see wisdom not as cleverness or academic ability, but as understanding God’s ways and applying them in daily life. The lesson reminds listeners that real wisdom begins with reverence for God and grows through humility and obedience.

Have a Heart

This session focuses on the heart as the center of thought, feeling, and decision-making. Using Proverbs and other scriptures, the class shows how the heart can be either faithful or deceitful, shaping the whole direction of a person’s life. Teens are reminded that God weighs the heart, not appearances, and are urged to cultivate sincerity, love, and faithfulness in all their choices.

On the Tip of My Tongue

The third class examines the power of speech. Words can build up or destroy, bless or curse, and once spoken, they cannot be taken back. The lesson draws from Proverbs and personal examples to show how careless talk can wound deeply, while wise and gracious words can heal and strengthen. Teens are encouraged to guard their tongues, learning to speak with honesty, kindness, and self-control.

Take it Easy

This study looks at the dangers of laziness and the value of diligence. Using vivid images from Proverbs—like the house that decays through neglect—the class shows how idleness leads to destruction, while steady effort brings stability and blessing. Teens are challenged to see that laziness is not harmless but spiritually dangerous, and that purposeful work in service to God is part of wise living.

Good Manners

The final class explores relationships, friendships, and decisions, drawing on Proverbs’ teaching about kindness, honesty, and respect. Practical issues such as dating, responsibility, and decision-making are considered in light of scripture. Teens are encouraged to choose friends and paths that strengthen their walk with God, remembering that manners and character reflect the heart within.

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