GET WISDOM: Proverbs - Anxiety (pt 4)

Trusting in ourselves can only lead to stress and anxiety (the crooked path).  Trusting in God (the straight path) can help us avoid the pitfalls of anxiety.  Following are eleven Proverbs for varied ages of growing up (and still appropriate for adults!)

1. Actions show attitudes- Proverbs 20:11  “Even small children are known by their actions, whether their conduct is pure and upright”
2. Be honest- Proverbs 10:9 “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.”
3. Work hard- Proverbs 13:4 “The soul of a sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.”
4. Speak life- Proverbs 18:21 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.”
5. One opinion (God's) matters- Proverbs 29:25 "The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe."
6. Forgive others- Proverbs 10:12 “Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.”
7. Find real friends- Proverbs 13:20 "Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm."
8. Respect your parents- Proverbs 30:17 “The eye that mocks a father and scorns to obey a mother, will be picked out by the ravens of the valley and eaten by the vultures.”
9. Guard your heart- Proverbs 4:23 "Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life."
10. Listen to advice- Proverbs 13:13 “People who despise advice will find themselves in trouble, those who respect it will succeed.”

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