Proverbs - the Value of Discipline

Jun 1, 2020

In this episode Scott unpacks what the book of Proverbs has to say about the value of discipline in our lives, and we talk about practical steps we can take to move forward.

Discussion Questions:

1. Laziness plagues a lot of men, and when they become lazy or bored women and children often take the brunt of it. What areas of laziness do you struggle with? When are you most susceptible to check out and become lazy? 
2. How do you ask your spouse, children, or loved ones to speak truth to and point out blind spots in your life? Do you welcome or push away accountability? 
3. Work is a Godly thing. How has your work life or perspective changed during the COVID-19 pandemic?
4. Laziness in one area of your life can easily spread into other areas. Ask yourself honestly: Where do you need to step it up and be disciplined? Marriage, fitness, work, family, friends, faith? 
5. Proverbs pushes young men to become and stay self-governing––to not be reliant on the government, bosses, or others to motivate them and to spur them into action. How does this resonate and challenge you? Who have you become reliant upon for motivation and governing at times?
6. Small things can have massive impacts in our lives. From making our bed to cleaning our room, self-discipline starts small and paves the way for fruitfulness. What is one small task you can begin to make a daily discipline? 
7. Disorder brings chaos and worry.  How has this plagued your past? How can your future change this narrative?
8.  Read Proverbs 6:9-11, which teaches that laziness leads to disaster. How can you take a step away from that today?