Successful Living Volume 4

protects you from a strange woman

understanding

known for making coats and garments for the poor

Dorcas

had great physical strength, but lacked understanding

Samson

a form of hatred

flattery

The Lord told him, "It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks."

Paul

the power of God to achieve something in a person's life that is otherwise impossible

grace

protects you from the evil man

discretion

committed adultery and never returned to his former greatness

David

used her words to rob Sampson of his strength

Delilah

the women of the community named her baby

Ruth

Becoming involved with an evil man or a strange woman can destroy a person's

potential

The way of an evil man begins with lack of control over his

tongue

The evil man becomes totally committed to living without

God

Proverbs 2:19 explains that all men will change if he becomes involved with a

strange woman

Men tend to be this when it come to women.

gullible

Being a strange woman is

an inward condition

A strange woman's words cannot be

trusted.

The enjoyment that a strange woman has is

temporary

The strange woman lives in an environment of

death

Every woman needs

acceptance and assurance of her worth as a person.

If a woman has been abused by someone in authority over her, she may find it difficult to respect her husband's

authority

became a mentor to Ruth

Naomi

took Ruth to be his wife

Boaz

became the grandfather of King David

Obed

The way a person talks

is a pattern for his life in the future

The purpose of Proverbs 2:16-19 is a

warning against getting involved with a strange woman.

A person who has discretion can look ahead and

realize where his path is leading.

There is great value in

forgiving someone who has wronged you

A life of righteousness is easier than a

life of wickedness

The evil man may have been in a

godly environment during his youth

A "beautiful woman without discretion," has a small amount of pretty upfront,

but a whole lot of ugliness from behind.

Jesus said, "My yoke is easy,

and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30

Favor is deceitful and beauty is vain; but a woman that feareth the _________, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:30

Lord

"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another,

even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32

Development of the evil man:

He speaks wicked things.

Development of the evil man:

He leaves the paths of uprightness.

Development of the evil man:

He walks in the ways of darkness.

Development of the evil man:

He finds pleasure in doing wrong.

Development of the evil man:

He delights in the wickedness of others.

Development of the evil man:

He grows comfortable with his way of life.

Development of the evil man:

He becomes a slave to sin.

A virtuous woman has a personal relationship with

God.

A virtuous woman speaks words of

wisdom and kindness.

A virtuous woman enjoys

working.

A virtuous woman is

generous with her time and possessions.

A virtuous woman is worthy of

trust.

A virtuous woman takes care of

her family and herself.

A virtuous woman's

happiness and beauty increase with time.

A virtuous woman's

family praises her.

A virtuous woman reaps rich

rewards.