Point One: Desire Often Comes Masked As Wisdom

Point Two: Wisdom Calls Out For Those Who are Searching

Point Three: The Wisdom Of The Lord Offers Everlasting Life

Discussion Questions:

Watch the past message, then choose questions to get your group thinking and create openness.

  1. What was something that stood out to you from this past Sunday’s message? Share what you learned and how it will impact your life.

  2. Read Proverbs 7:1-5. What does it practically look like to “guard” God’s Word like you guard your eyes?

  3. Read Proverbs 7:7–8. The young man walked near temptation. What are some situations today where simply being “near” something can weaken your judgment?

  4. Read Proverbs 7:13–18. Desire is disguised as good. Have you ever seen something wrong presented in a way that sounded spiritual, harmless, or flattering? Why is that so powerful?

  5. Read James 1:14. James says temptation comes from our own desires. Why is it important to recognize that temptation starts inside us?

  6. Read Proverbs 7:24–27. This passage says many have been ruined by ignoring wisdom. What are some real-life consequences of small compromises?

  7. Read Proverbs 8:1–5. Wisdom is described as calling out loudly to everyone. Why do you think people still ignore it?

  8. Read Proverbs 8:13. How does “fearing the Lord” help us hate pride, evil, and corruption?

  9. Read 1 Corinthians 1:24, 30. Jesus is presented as Wisdom. How does understanding that Christ is the wisdom of God change how we seek wisdom?

  10. Read Proverbs 8:32–36. This passage tells us that wisdom leads to life and joy, but rejecting it leads to harm. In everyday decisions, what does choosing “life” look like?

  11. Read Proverbs 8:2. Wisdom stands at the crossroads. What crossroads are you currently facing where you need God’s wisdom?