Sermon Outline:

Five Ways to Develop a God-centered Life (Proverbs 3:1–12, ESV)

• Obey God’s Word (Proverbs 3:1–4)

​¹ My son, do not forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commandments,
² for length of days and years of life
and peace they will add to you.
³ Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;
bind them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.
⁴ So you will find favor and good success
in the sight of God and man.

• Trust God’s Wisdom (Proverbs 3:5–6)

⁵ Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
⁶ In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.

• Fear God and Worship Him (Proverbs 3:7–8)

⁷ Be not wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.
⁸ It will be healing to your flesh
and refreshment to your bones.

• Honor God with your Wealth (Proverbs 3:9–10)

⁹ Honor the LORD with your wealth
and with the firstfruits of all your produce;
¹⁰ then your barns will be filled with plenty,
and your vats will be bursting with wine.

• Embrace God’s Correction (Proverbs 3:11–12)

¹¹ My son, do not despise the LORD'S discipline
or be weary of his reproof,
¹² for the LORD reproves him whom he loves,
as a father the son in whom he delights.