Ancient Wisdom for a New Year

ANCIENT WISDOM FOR A NEW YEAR

Pastor Aaron Sutherland  

I.THOSE WHO ARE WISE HAVE A GENEROUS OUTLOOK
Proverbs 11:25 (NIV) "A generous person will prosper;
 whoever refreshes others will be refreshed."
 

II. THOSE WHO ARE WISE HAVE A HOPEFUL OUTLOOK
Proverbs 11:27(ESV) "Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor, but evil comes to him who searches for it."
 

III. THOSE WHO ARE WISE HAVE AN ETERNAL OUTLOOK
Proverbs 11:30 (NASB)  "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
and he who is wise wins souls."
 

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. How could growing in a generous outlook effect how you interact with others?
2. What are some ways God might invite you to view people and your future with greater hope?
3. If you could view every person with eternity in mind, how would that effect your behavior towards them?