Have A Happy Life and A Happy Family Part 3

Keeping It Young

In part 3 of this series we see that Solomon is writing about how to pursue happiness and success specifically in our families.

Question: How do we get there?

1. We must emphasize diligence (Proverbs 10:4-5; 16)
   1. The word
      1. Sharp pointed
      2. Trench - in the sense of dug
         1. A massive amount of difficult work
         2. Time consuming
         3. Physically exhausting
      3. Gold - int he sense of mined
      4. Figuratively - determination, eagerness
   2. Gain requires forethought - diligently
      1. A harvest is an involved process
      2. Preparing the soil
      3. Preparing the seed
      4. Planting the seed
      5. Caring for the field
      6. Waiting for the full growth
      7. Gathering it for the days ahead
   3. Gain requires a process of time and in time
      1. We want our children to develop habvits that lead to success
         1. It is imperative that we ahve goals for our children
         2. Some are spiritual - this requries DILIGENCE
            1. Know God and His Word
            2. Love God and His Word
            3. Fear God
            4. Worship God
            5. Walk with God
            6. Give financially
         3. Some are relational - this requires DILIGENCE
            1. We want you to be sweet
            2. We want you to be kind
            3. We want you to be thankful
            4. We want you to be polite
         4. Some are practicle - this requires DILIGENCE
            1. We want you to learn discipline
            2. We want you learn skills
            3. We want you to learn to handle finances
      2. We repeat our desires and our demands - this requires DILIGENCE too. Repeitition is required.
      3. We model DILIGENCE
   4. Gain requres work (vs.16)
   5. 4:23 Keep your heart with all DILIGENCE
   6. 11:27 he that diligently seeketh good procureth favor: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
   7. 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful shall be under tribute
   8. 12:27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting, but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
   9. 13:4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.
   10. 21:5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of everyone that is hasty only to want.