This book deals with these crucial issues that teenagers deal with head on. Proverbs for Teens is an inspirational book covering 22 principles from the book of Proverbs designed to teach Biblical truths in a practical way. It is intended for 8th graders to seniors in high school. During the formative teenage years, there is more exposure to the "ways of the world," and often those ways can be the opposite of what God desires. The proverbs in this book will teach about:*Pursuing a lasting relationship with God *What a lasting marriage is all about*Keeping sex within the confines of marriage*Respecting God *Applying God's wisdom to your life*Developing good leadership skills*Respecting authority*Planning ahead*Spending your money wisely and investing properly*Watching out for gossip and jealousy*Watching out for pride*Having sound speech*Showing others love and developing strong relationships*Getting strength from God during hard times that can produce depression*Staying clear of bullying*Staying away of mind-altering chemicals like drugs, alcohol and cigarettes*The importance of good health and eating properly*The value of hard work. These concepts are highly valued for teenagers who want to follow God and as they grow and mature into adults. Each of the topics contain Teachable Truths and the Application Points to explain the proverb(s) in more detail. There are Other Key Verses from the Bible to reinforce the point of the proverb. Many of these verses of scripture serve as great memory verses and they are contained at the end of each section. The Conclusion at the end of each topic reinforces the main point of the Proverb(s) to make memorable teaching. Finally, You have a decision to make is with each Proverb. It will help you in group discussion. This book is easy to read and has pictures that accompany the associated Proverbs. Proverbs for Teens will engrain Biblical wisdom in you that you can draw on for the rest of your life. With so many difficult challenges that you face in today's upside-down culture, it is important to introduce you to God's wisdom who loves you deeply. As you read this book, you will be able to picture growing up in Israel during Bible times to see how God used earthly creatures, things around the house, nature, and parts of the human body to teach you his wisdom. That wisdom is the same today as it was yesterday. May God use this book to draw your heart and mind towards understanding spiritual truth and right ways of living. Use this book for personal Bible study or for small group discussion. Questions are included at the end of each section.