1. What is the meaning of Proverbs 22:18?

2. How can we ensure God's words are "ready on your lips" daily?

3. Why is it important to "keep them within you" according to Proverbs 22:18?

4. What other scriptures emphasize the importance of internalizing God's word?

5. How does Proverbs 22:18 guide us in teaching others God's wisdom?

6. In what ways can Proverbs 22:18 influence our daily decision-making?

7. What does Proverbs 22:18 mean by "pleasant" when referring to keeping words within you?

8. How does Proverbs 22:18 emphasize the importance of internalizing wisdom?

9. Why is it significant that Proverbs 22:18 mentions both the heart and lips?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 22?

11. What does surrendering to God mean?

12. What does the Bible say about seeking fame?

13. Proverbs 18:22: Does finding 'favor from the Lord' by marrying imply that the single or the divorced lack divine blessing?

14. What actions are pleasing to God?1. How can you ensure that God's wisdom is "within you" and "ready on your lips" in your daily life?

2. In what ways does internalizing God's word help you in making decisions and facing challenges?

3. Reflect on a time when having God's wisdom ready on your lips helped you in a conversation or situation. What was the outcome?

4. How does the concept of internalizing wisdom in Proverbs 22:18 relate to the command in Deuteronomy 6:6-7 to keep God's commandments in your heart?

5. What practical steps can you take to be more of a "doer" of the word, as encouraged in James 1:22-25, in light of Proverbs 22:18?1. How can you apply the principle of valuing a good name over wealth in today's materialistic society?

2. In what ways can you demonstrate generosity to the poor as suggested in verse 9?

3. What might it look like to "train up a child in the way he should go" in modern society?

4. How can you avoid the pitfalls of debt and laziness in your personal life?

5. In your opinion, why does the Bible advise against mingling with a hot-tempered person?

6. How can the principle of fairness and justice be applied in your day-to-day interactions with others?

7. What does it mean to "apply your heart to instruction" as advised in verse 17?

8. How does the warning against moving an ancient boundary stone apply in today's context of honoring traditional wisdom and the advice of elders?

9. How do you reconcile the wisdom of giving to the poor while not giving gifts to the rich with societal norms?

10. What are some practical ways to ensure you're not robbing the poor or mocking the needy?

11. How can you practically apply the teachings of this chapter in your workplace?

12. How does the advice against oppressing the poor or giving gifts to the rich apply to current issues of social justice?

13. What does verse 2, which states that the rich and poor have this in common - the Lord is Maker of them all, say about human equality and how can this be applied in the modern world?

14. How might the teaching of verse 4 on humility and fear of the Lord shape your personal or professional life?

15. How can you cultivate the humility spoken of in verse 4 in your daily life?

16. What practical steps can you take to apply the wisdom of verse 24 about not making friends with a hot-tempered person?

17. How does the chapter's emphasis on wisdom and understanding resonate with your personal experiences?

18. How can you implement the chapter's teachings on discipline and guidance in your interactions with young people?

19. In what ways do the concepts of integrity and honesty manifest in your life?

20. How can the teachings in Proverbs 22 inspire you to live a more righteous and fulfilling life?

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