Principles of Living

Text: Proverbs 4:4

Introduction: Solomon was teaching his son some principles of life. They were not any new clever ideas or unique perspectives on the old ideas. It was just simple truth. His father David taught him how he should live his life. Solomon never forgot those words and passed them on to his son. He was a man of great wisdom but still held on to his fathers words. We should keep his word in our hearts, keep his commandments, and live. He knew these were keys to obtaining wisdom and understanding. These were principles to live by.

Transitional Sentence: Lets discuss why these principles of life are so important?

Why keep his Word in our hearts? 1: So we won't sin A: Psalms 114: 11 2: To be prosperous A: Joshua 1:8 3: To be righteous A: 2 Timothy 3:16 4: To have joy A: Jeremiah 15:16 Why keep his commandments? 1: To show love for God A: 1 John 5:3 B: John 14:15 2: To know God A: 1 John 2:3 3: Its your duty A: Ecclesiastes 12:13 How do we live? 1: For the Lord A: Romans 14:8 2: To please Him A: Colossians 1:10 B: 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Conclusion: We all have a purpose that we were created for, that purpose is to bring glory to God. In order to reach the full potential of our lives, we must live by these principles. Then and only then will we begin to experience the true fulfillment of what God has planned for our lives. Are you ready to begin striving for your purpose? To build a relationship with God by keeping his Word in your heart. To live a good godly life spent keeping the His command of spreading the Gospel. Are you ready to truly give your life over to God?