Principles from Proverbs
1. Learning God’s wisdom is the most important thing I can do (Proverbs 2:4-5, Proverbs 4:5).
2. I should not believe everything I hear (Proverbs 14:15).
3. I should follow God’s will in all my decisions so he can guide me (Proverbs 3:5-6).
4. I should listen to advice and wisdom from my father and mother (Proverbs 1:8).
5. Good advice blesses my life and lets me help others (Proverbs 10:17).
6. If I ignore good teaching, I will experience disaster (Proverbs 13:18).
7. Good instruction helps me develop and improve (Proverbs 9:9).
8. God does not want me to be violent or deceitful (Proverbs 3:31-32).
9. I need to have the right motives in my heart (Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 12:5).
10. God knows the real reason that I do what I do. (Proverbs 16:2).
11. I am foolish if I ignore knowledge and correction (Proverbs 1:22, Proverbs 12:1).
12. Following God’s will protects me from many disasters (Proverbs 1:33).
13. I can be free from fear by trusting God (Proverbs 3:25-26).
14. I must trust God rather than depending on my understanding and abilities (Proverbs 3:7, Proverbs 11:2, Proverbs 12:15).
15. I cannot hide sins forever (Proverbs 10:9).
16. God’s rules protect and help me (Proverbs 6:23-24).
17. I am strong if I can control my desires and emotions (Proverbs 16:32, Proverbs 25:28).
18. If I speak carelessly, I harm myself and others (Proverbs 10:8, Proverbs 10:21).
19. I should stay away from people who try to cause me to do wrong (Proverbs 1:10-15, Proverbs 4:14-15, Proverbs 14:7, 16).
20. I should choose friends who have the character I want to have (Proverbs 13:20).
21. God sees everything I do (Proverbs 5:21, Proverbs 15:3).
22. My friends value me if I am faithful and trustworthy (Proverbs 19:22).
23. Sharing life with people I love is better than luxury (Proverbs 15:17).
24. I should take enough time to consider decisions carefully (Proverbs 21:5, Proverbs 19:2).
25. If I am wise, I will love knowledge, and I will be careful (Proverbs 8:12).
26. I will avoid alcoholic drinks because they cause bad behavior (Proverbs 20:1).
27. I should not try to take revenge on others but should trust God to bring justice (Proverbs 20:22).
28. I should try to have peace instead of fighting with others (Proverbs 3:30, Proverbs 20:3, Proverbs 10:12).
29. I should never tell lies to get others into trouble (Proverbs 30:10).
30. If I am trustworthy, I will not tell secrets to cause problems (Proverbs 11:13, Proverbs 20:19).
31. If I have good character, I will tell the truth. (Proverbs 13:5, Proverbs 14:5).
32. I should think carefully before I speak (Proverbs 15:28).
33. I should not be quick to criticize and have conflict with others (Proverbs 11:12, Proverbs 17:27).
34. I am foolish if I become angry quickly (Proverbs 12:16, Proverbs 14:29).
35. I should be careful that my words will bless people and not harm (Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 12:25, Proverbs 16:24, Proverbs 18:21).
36. I should always speak the truth (Proverbs 4:24, Proverbs 12:17).
37. I should listen to the facts before I give an opinion (Proverbs 18:13).
38. If I speak too much, I say sinful things (Proverbs 10:19).
39. I should give special respect to the elderly (Proverbs 16:31, Proverbs 20:29).
40. Kindness and truth will bring me blessing from God and respect from people (Proverbs 3:3-4).
41. God will discipline me when I do wrong because he loves me (Proverbs 3:12).
42. Before I make a decision, I should think about the consequences (Proverbs 22:3).
43. If I sin, I will suffer painful consequences (Proverbs 6:27).
44. If I am lazy, I will suffer need as if I were robbed (Proverbs 6:10-11, Proverbs 19:15).
45. I must not be lazy because being lazy is similar to being destructive (Proverbs 18:9).
46. I should work and use opportunities to improve my future (Proverbs 6:6-8, Proverbs 20:13).
47. I should not be cruel to animals (Proverbs 12:10).
48. My actions give me a reputation (Proverbs 20:11).
49. I should plan to endure and persist during hard times (Proverbs 24:10).
50. I should be ready to work at the right time for the best results (Proverbs 10:5, Proverbs 20:4).
51. Laziness brings many problems in life, but my work brings opportunities (Proverbs 15:19, Proverbs 14:23).
52. I should not try to get profit by doing something dishonest (Proverbs 10:2, Proverbs 11:18, Proverbs 15:27).
53. I can gain money by working and saving (Proverbs 10:4, Proverbs 12:11, Proverbs 13:11, Proverbs 21:20, Proverbs 28:19).
54. God will provide for me if I am righteous (Proverbs 10:3).
55. God will bless my money and property if I give to God (Proverbs 3:9-10).
56. I should pay others what I owe them as soon as I can (Proverbs 3:27).
57. I should be generous to people who have needs (Proverbs 11:24-25, Proverbs 14:21, Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 21:13).
58. My money does not keep me safe, but my righteousness does (Proverbs 2:7-8, Proverbs 10:9, Proverbs 10:25, Proverbs 11:28).
59. I should not take responsibility for someone else’s debts (Proverbs 6:1-3, Proverbs 17:18).