Discuss the following groups of scripture giving characteristics of the wise person, beginning with Proverbs and then moving on to New Testament teachings on the subject.
Proverbs
1:5; 3:7,35: takes guidance, shuns evil, inherits honor
6:6; 8:33; 9:8-9: learns from the ant, doesn't ignore instruction, does not mock, loves those who correct them
12:15-18: shows righteous anger, is truthful rather than lying, their words bring healing
13:1,16,20: heeds father's instruction, listens to rebukes, walks with other like himself
15:2,5,7: values knowledge, heeds correction, spreads knowledge, brings joy to parents
15:20,31: pleases parents, heeds their admonitions
18:2,6,7: is more interested in truly understanding rather than in hearing himself talk, doesn't cause trouble for himself and others when he opens his mouth.
18:15; 21:20: always anxious to learn from others, does not spend all his money but manages it well
26:3-12: is industrious rather than being thoughtless and lazy
28:16; 29:11: is self-confident
New Testament
Matthew 7:24-26: hears words and puts them into practice
Matthew 15:1-5: plans ahead
Luke 12:16-21: is rich toward God vs. laying up treasure for himself
Romans 16:19: is innocent regarding evil
Ephesians 5:15-17: makes good use of time, understands God's will
James 3:13,17: is known by his speech and actions, declares honesty and good works
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