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Teaching Proverbs 3:31–35 to Your Family | Two Ways, Two Houses — Key Takeaways

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Teaching Proverbs 3:31–35 to Your Family | Two Ways, Two Houses

Be Courageous Ministry15mOct 14, 2026

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Teach Proverbs 3:31-35 by asking your family why someone would envy a violent man — because ill-gotten gains look enticing, but God calls the devious an abomination and blesses the upright with his confidence.

Key takeaways

Envy precedes adoption of violent behavior — word order in Proverbs 3:31 is intentional

Envy precedes adoption of violent behavior — word order in Proverbs 3:31 is intentional

  • Proverbs 3:31: 'Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways.'
  • Envy of ill-gotten gains is the gateway to copying manipulative or dishonest tactics.

Call Bible narratives 'history,' not 'stories,' to prevent kids equating them with fiction

Call Bible narratives 'history,' not 'stories,' to prevent kids equating them with fiction

  • Children hear 'story' and assume fictional, like fairy tales.
  • Frame accounts like Noah's Ark and Daniel in the lions' den as historical events.

Use a whiteboard 'blessings chart' to sustain family morale through severe trials

Use a whiteboard 'blessings chart' to sustain family morale through severe trials

  • Practiced by the host during serious challenges to counter discouragement.
  • Lists tangible evidence of God's activity kept the family encouraged long-term.

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In this video

  1. 1mIntro and Show Promotion
  2. 1mAddressing Unworthiness to Teach
  3. 3mThe PRAY Method and Teaching Journey
  4. 4mProverbs 3:31 — Envy and Violence
  5. 6mProverbs 3:32 — Devious vs. Upright
  6. 8mProverbs 3:33 — Blessing or Curse on the House
  7. 10mProverbs 3:34-35 — Scorners, Humility, and Honor
  8. 11mSponsor Message: Prevenex
  9. 13mFatherhood Tips from Episode 26

“If you envy a man of violence... then you're going to choose his ways. You're going to become manipulative.”

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