Application Questions:

1. Proverbs speaks of a father’s instruction and a mother’s teaching (Prov. 1:8). Who gives you spiritual advice and wise counsel? What is their name? How have you learned from them?

2. What will a wise person avoiding by not consenting and by not walking with sinners?

3. What is the destination of the evil path? How does this connect with Jesus’ teaching in Luke 9:25?

4. As a parent or as a leader, how often should you motivate negatively, telling others what they should not do?