The document provides instructions from a father to his son based on verses from Proverbs 3:1-12. The father tells his son to remember and keep his teachings in his heart, trust fully in God, honor God with his wealth, and not despise discipline. If the son obeys these instructions, he will be rewarded with long life, peace, prosperity, health, and favor with God and man.

1. The Teaching of a Father - Kay Arthur

16. Benefits of preserving sound judgment and discernment 22 they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. 23 Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble; 24 when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet . 25 Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, 26 for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. 32 the LORD takes the upright into his confidence. 33 he blesses the home of the righteous. 34 gives grace to the humble. 35 The wise inherit honor

17. Consequences of the wicked 25 Have fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, 32 for the LORD detests a perverse man 33 The LORD 's curse is on the house of the wicked 34 He mocks proud mockers 35 but fools he holds up to shame .

23. Actions Urged Rewards 1 Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. 2 I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. 5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them. 6 Do not forsake wisdom, and love her, 7 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. 8 Esteem her, and embrace her, and she will honor you. 9 She will set a garland of grace on your head and present you with a crown of splendor.“ Wisdom will watch over you and will Protect you; she will exalt you; will honor you. She will set a garland of grace on your head and present you with a crown of splendor."

26. Instructions for Wisdom Benefit of Seeking Wisdom 10 accept what I say, 13Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life 14 Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evil men. 15 Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way. 20My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. 21Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; 23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. 24 Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. 25 Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. 26 Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm. 27 Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil. 10and the years of your life will be many 11guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. 12When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.

27. Characteristics of the Wicked Instructions to avoid the Wicked 16 For they cannot sleep till they do evil; they are robbed of slumber till they make someone fall. 17 They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence. 19 But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble. 14 Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evil men. 15 Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way.

28. Characteristics of the Wise Characteristics of theWicked the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Darkness, evil, cannot sleep, fall, drink wine, violence, stumble