Proverbs: Formed by Jesus - Where Is Your Heart Taking You?

OUTLINE:

• Where is your heart taking you
• What goes into your heart matters
• What comes out reveals what is inside

QUESTIONS:

• Read Proverbs 4:20-27, what stands out to you? Why do you think Solomon places such importance on guarding the heart?
• Our hearts are constantly being formed - they are either being transformed or deformed. What are some things that have the greatest influence on shaping your heart right now?
• Proverbs 4 connects the heart to our mouth, eyes, and feet. What can the things we say, the things that capture our attention, and the places we spend our time reveal about what is happening in our hearts?
• We often try to change our thoughts without addressing our hearts. Where are you most tempted to simply “do better” rather than allowing Jesus to change what is happening inside of you? In what ways does Jesus need to transform the desires and feelings of your heart?
• Solomon knew wisdom and even taught others to guard their hearts, yet his own heart eventually wandered from God. What does Solomon's story teach us about the limitations of simply knowing the right things or following the right rules?
• Read Ephesians 1:16-20, where is your heart taking you right now? Is there an area of your life where you sense your heart being pulled away from God—or an area where you see Him drawing you closer?

SCRIPTURE:

Proverbs 4:20-27

NEXT WEEK:

Proverbs 5:1-8