Proverbs WisdomNoble Character: Proverbs 31:10-31May 11, 2014Turn to Proverbs 31:Michael’s Personal Goal: To be true to the core and not just some kind of veneer or laminateV 10: Noble Character (Ha-yil): To be virtuous, or excellent. Literally, “of strength,” that is, moral courage App: At the top of your list of pursuits, become a person of noble characterV 30a: Contrast: charm and beauty as distractions“When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.” Genesis 3:6Character is fruitful and productive (V 13-22, 24)Character is generous (V 20) Character lifts others (V 23)Character builds confidence for tomorrow (V 25)Character causes others to stop and listen (V 26)Character is recognized by those closest to it (V 28-29)V 30b: Conclusion: How to develop character The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge,but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?