Kindness and Perseverance

--- www.lifebibleministry.com Sue LeBoutillier – Women of the Word Bible Studies The Way of Wisdom Questions for Discussion: Session #5 The following are questions that can be used after you have watched the Session #5 Video. #1 We focused on the virtue of kindness in this session. Do you generally find it easier to act with kindness inside your home or outside your home? Why do you think that might be? #2

Share a situation where that statement was proven true in your life. #3 The second half of the above verse says,

The choices between a soft answer and a harsh word are similar to the choices we face every day between wisdom and folly. Discuss some effective strategies that would help a woman steer clear of harsh words. #6 The example of Martin and Katie revealed the challenges we face as we live together as husband and wife. We have different fears and weaknesses and these require understanding, patience and perseverance. Sue highlighted the role of humor in the Luther’s marriage, which is a great strategy. What other traits can a husband and wife develop to help them persevere in healthy ways? #4 Do you agree or disagree with the Harvard study that claimed that couples who were married for a long time achieved that by excercising perseverance? #5

Discuss some ways a wife can establish this trust in her marriage relationship. Proverbs 25 Proverbs 26 Proverbs 27 Proverbs Reading Assignment for this Week: Proverbs 28 Proverbs 29 Proverbs 30 The Way of Wisdom Study & Prep for Session #6 www.lifebibleministry.com Sue LeBoutillier – Women of the Word Bible Studies #1 Kindness doesn’t necessarily mean being nice or superficial. Its goal is not approval or passively accepting a bad situation. True kindness is honest, it isn’t afraid of difficult conversations and it is willing to set necessary boundaries. Consider this verse from Micah:

#2 There are four Proverbs that we often dislike reading. Read these verses and list the common trait of which they all speak:

This represents the opposite of the virtue of kindness that we found in

Consider the following statements and check those that you feel the Lord would have you improve upon in your marriage. Underline the three virtues required by God in that verse. What are some ways in which you observe God to be both kind and just in His dealings with us? What are some ways in which we can take on those same characteristics in dealing with other people? I don’t have to win every argument I don’t have to correct him every time he mis-speaks I can pause before I share my opinion so my tone is kinder I can learn to overlook small annoyances I can learn to appreciate his personality and strengths that are unlike mine I can learn to empathize with his weakness, knowing that I have my own to deal with #3 In

, the ESV translated the Hebrew by using the word trust, and the NIV used the phrase full confidence. Both are excellent. Whether or not you are currently married, answer these questions with the ideal of the Proverbs 31 woman in mind. In what ways can a wife nurture trust that would help their partnership flourish? What practical things might a wife do that would enable her husband to have full confidence in her and have no lack of gain? If you are married, what is one thing you want to improve upon in the above areas? ---