Proverbs 4:4 Cross References

Proverbs 4:4

4: My father told me, "Take my words to heart. Follow my instructions and you will live.

My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart,

And I know his instructions lead to eternal life; so I say whatever the Father tells me to say!"

And now a word to you fathers. Don't make your children angry by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction approved by the Lord.

You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.

"And Solomon, my son, get to know the God of your ancestors. Worship and serve him with your whole heart and with a willing mind. For the LORD sees every heart and understands and knows every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you forsake him, he will reject you forever.

And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands I am giving you today.

"Come to me with your ears wide open. Listen, for the life of your soul is at stake. I am ready to make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the mercies and unfailing love that I promised to David.

In this way, God qualified him as a perfect High Priest, and he became the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey him.

So do not act like the people in Egypt, where you used to live, or like the people of Canaan, where I am taking you. You must not imitate their way of life.
You must obey all my regulations and be careful to keep my laws, for I, the LORD, am your God.
If you obey my laws and regulations, you will find life through them. I am the LORD.

"Now, my son, may the LORD be with you and give you success as you follow his instructions in building the Temple of the LORD your God.
And may the LORD give you wisdom and understanding, that you may obey the law of the LORD your God as you rule over Israel.
For if you carefully obey the laws and regulations that the LORD gave to Israel through Moses, you will be successful. Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or lose heart!
"I have worked hard to provide materials for building the Temple of the LORD--nearly four thousand tons of gold, nearly forty thousand tons of silver, and so much iron and bronze that it cannot be weighed. I have also gathered lumber and stone for the walls, though you may need to add more.
You have many skilled stonemasons and carpenters and craftsmen of every kind available to you.

"But watch out! Be very careful never to forget what you have seen the LORD do for you. Do not let these things escape from your mind as long as you live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren.

Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it.

I know that you sincerely trust the Lord, for you have the faith of your mother, Eunice, and your grandmother, Lois.

I have singled him out so that he will direct his sons and their families to keep the way of the LORD and do what is right and just. Then I will do for him all that I have promised."

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