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Proverbs 11 · Grade 5

The Blessing of the Upright

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Chapter 11 begins with business: A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are his delight. God sees what happens in the marketplace. Faith is not only for worship; it shapes how we buy, sell, and work. The integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

Many sayings deal with relationships. When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom. One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret. Communities are affected too: By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted.

Generosity is surprising. There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty. He who waters shall be watered also himself. He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf. In the New Testament, Paul writes, God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7).

Show What You Know

  1. What does God see?

  2. What will destroy the treacherous?

  3. What is someone with a trustworthy spirit like?

  4. How is a city exalted?

  5. How will the righteous flourish?

Crossword

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Across

  1. is one who keeps a ____
  2. but with ____ comes wisdom
  3. He who waters shall be ____ also himself

Down

  1. but accurate weights are his ____
  2. The fruit of the righteous is a ____ of life

Think About It

  1. Faith shapes how we buy, sell, and work. Where in your daily life can your faith show in how you act?

  2. There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. How have you seen generosity bring blessing?

Memory Verse

“The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.”

Proverbs 11:25 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for generous hearts. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What does Paul say God loves?
  • How can you be generous this week?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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