Word Up Ministries

Fear of the LORD lengthens one’s life,
but the years of the wicked are cut short.

Proverbs 10:27

“And so, my children, listen to me,
for all who follow my ways are joyful.
Listen to my instruction and be wise.
Don’t ignore it."

Proverbs 8:32-33

Proverbs is a collection of wisdom.
Proverbs is not a collection of guarantees.
Proverbs does not offer us formulas that always work in every situation.
Proverbs offers us wise principles to think about and apply.
We pursue the wisdom of Proverbs because it is a gift from God to guide our lives in this world.
Proverbs reminds us that God cares about all aspects of our lives.
God wants us to apply His Word to every area of life.
Life cannot be divided into “spiritual” and “secular”; All of life is sacred.
God gives us wisdom to steward our wealth, use our words, pursue our work,and choose our friends and spouses.
Proverbs encourages us to remember that everything we do matters to God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
Proverbs is a gift from God to help us live out our purpose.