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Proverbs 14 · Grade 5

Fear of the Lord and Care for the Poor

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Chapter 14 contrasts building and tearing down. Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands. A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully considers his ways. A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool is hot headed and reckless.

Verse 12 warns: There is a way which seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Human judgment alone is not enough, because the heart can be deceived. Even in laughter the heart may be sorrowful. Only God's wisdom gives a sure path.

The fear of Yahweh brings security: In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children. The fear of Yahweh is a fountain of life, turning people from the snares of death. How we treat the poor shows what we think of God: He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him. In the New Testament, Jesus says, I am the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6).

Show What You Know

  1. How is the fool described?

  2. Why is human judgment alone not enough?

  3. What does the fear of Yahweh turn people from?

  4. What does kindness to the needy do?

  5. In the New Testament, what does Jesus say He is?

Crossword

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Across

  1. and he will be a ____ for his children
  2. but he who has pity on the poor is ____

Down

  1. In the fear of Yahweh is a secure ____
  2. Every wise woman builds her ____
  3. but he who is kind to the ____ honors him

Think About It

  1. The heart can be deceived. How does God's word help you know the right way?

  2. How we treat the poor shows what we think of God. What can your family do for people in need?

Memory Verse

“In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.”

Proverbs 14:26 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being my refuge. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you check with God when something seems right to you?
  • How can you help someone in need?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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