Six Admonitions Concerning Conduct That Leads To Prosperity

(Proverbs 3. 1 - 12)

Worthy of note is the idea that suffering is a discipline, a sign of divine love.

Admonition I- Prov. 3.1-2

My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;

for length of days and years of life and abundant welfare they will give you.

Admonition II - Prov. 3.3-4

Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

So you will find favor and good repute in the sight of God and of people.

Admonition III - Prov. 3.5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Admonition IV - Prov. 3.7-8

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.

It will be a healing for your flesh and a refreshment for our body.

Admonition V - Prov. 3.9-10

Honor the Lord with your substance and with the first fruits of all your produce;

then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.

Admonition VI - Prov. 3.11-12

My child, do not despise the Lord's discipline or be weary of his reproof,

for the Lord reproves the one he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.