Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Proverbs 19:4? 2. How does Proverbs 19:4 illustrate the impact of wealth on relationships? 3. What does Proverbs 19:4 reveal about the nature of true friendship? 4. How can we apply Proverbs 19:4 to prioritize godly relationships over wealth? 5. Compare Proverbs 19:4 with 1 Timothy 6:10 on wealth's influence. 6. How can Proverbs 19:4 guide us in choosing friends wisely? 7. How does Proverbs 19:4 reflect on wealth's influence on relationships and friendships? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Proverbs 19:4? 9. How does Proverbs 19:4 align with the overall message of the Book of Proverbs? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 19? 11. What wisdom and guidance does Proverbs offer for life? 12. What does Proverbs say about lazy people? 13. What is the Bible's view on poverty? 14. In 2 Corinthians 8:13-14, does Paul's call for economic 'fairness' conflict with other biblical texts that accept wealth disparities or personal ownership? Discussion Questions 1. How does Proverbs 19:4 challenge our understanding of friendship and social relationships in today's society?2. In what ways can we ensure that our relationships are not influenced by material wealth or social status? 3. How can the teachings of James 2:1-9 help us to treat others with fairness and love, regardless of their economic status? 4. Reflect on a time when you felt deserted or supported based on your financial situation. How did that experience shape your view of wealth and relationships? 5. How can we, as a church community, better support and include those who are economically disadvantaged, following the example of Christ?1. How does the comparison of wealth and integrity in Proverbs 19:1 influence your perspective on honesty? 2. What does Proverbs 19:4-7 tell you about the nature of friendships influenced by wealth? How can you apply this understanding to your relationships? 3. What are the dangers of bearing false witness as depicted in Proverbs 19:5, 9? 4. How can the teachings about laziness in Proverbs 19:15 be applicable in today's digital age? 5. How do the family-related proverbs (19:13, 18, 26-27) speak to your family situation or view of family dynamics? 6. What steps can you take to gain wisdom and understanding, as encouraged in Proverbs 19:8, 20? 7. How do you reconcile Proverbs 19:21 (about God's plans prevailing) with your personal ambitions or plans? 8. Discuss the importance of discipline as described in Proverbs 19:18 and 19:27. How can these verses guide parents and educators today? 9. How does Proverbs 19:17 challenge you in your approach to giving and helping those in need? 10. What is your interpretation of Proverbs 19:11, about a person's wisdom being shown through their patience and overlooking of an offense? How could you apply this in a conflict situation? 11. Proverbs 19:22 says that what a person desires is unfailing love. How have you experienced this in your life? 12. In Proverbs 19:24, the writer uses the metaphor of a lazy person who is too lazy even to feed himself. How might this metaphor apply to spiritual laziness? 13. How does the modern world amplify the dangers of "quick riches" mentioned in Proverbs 19:2? 14. What steps can you take to ensure that you are not a "false witness" as warned in Proverbs 19:5? 15. Proverbs 19:25 discusses the impact of punishing mockers and gaining wisdom from it. How can you apply this principle in today's societal context? 16. How does the concept of "God's sovereignty" in Proverbs 19:21 affect your daily decision-making process? 17. Proverbs 19:29 mentions the "judgments" set up for mockers and fools. In what ways can these "judgments" be perceived in a modern context? 18. In verse 19:14, it states that "a prudent wife is from the Lord." How does this verse inform your view of marital relationships? 19. How do you perceive the statement in verse 19:27, "Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge" in the context of lifelong learning? 20. How does the repeated warning against false witness (verses 5 and 9) reflect on the importance of honesty in today's world? Links Proverbs 19:4 NIVProverbs 19:4 NLT Proverbs 19:4 ESV Proverbs 19:4 NASB Proverbs 19:4 KJV Proverbs 19:4 Commentaries Bible Hub |



