Expository Study: Proverbs

This proverb is pretty clear and may seem obvious. But we will talk about the implications that may not have been considered by some of our listeners and we will point out that Satan is the father of lies and the father of the deceitful witnesses who speak lies. And we close by pointing out their end in Revelation 12:10 https://bbfohio.com

What does it mean the wear "the crown of the wise" and how does that contrast "the foolishness of fools"? We will discuss this and call for humility to be the prominent jewel in the crown of the wise. https://bbfohio.com

The key to serving the Lord and enjoying His blessing in this life is to be saved by His grace and then live a life of hard work. Those who talk but do not work will (and should) go hungry. https://bbfohio.com

There are three main types of people identified in our devotional who "devise evil". We will discuss why they do it and what the consequences will be for these that "err". https://bbfohio.com

After considering exactly who qualifies as our neighbour (and the KJV spelling is "neighbour"), we will discuss why we shouldn't despise poor neighbours and how we can avoid developing a bad heart toward such people. https://bbfohio.com

When you have friends BECAUSE you are rich, you are really poor in terms of friendship. We will discuss the reality behind the Proverb and be reminded of true friendship with the crown jewel of friendship being none other than Jesus Christ or Lord and Saviour. https://bbfohio.com

This proverb states the truth about the poor. We will discuss this reality while being reminded that this isn't a commandment but simply a fact and that believer in Jesus Christ must continue to minister to the poor as ambassadors of Christ. https://bbfohio.com

The simple only remain so due to their own choice to remain in ignorance of God's word. The prudent will obtain knowledge and, when he or she does, it will be worn in words and deeds like a crown on the head of a prince or princess. https://bbfohio.com

The simple inherit folly. The "simple" is not brain damaged beyond help. The simple choose to believe without confirming what they are being told. The simple form opinions without sufficient knowledge. For these reasons, the simply inherits folly as a result of their choice to live apart from the wisdom of God's word. https://bbfohio.com

What is meant by "a man of wicked devices" and how does that fit the message of Proverbs 14:17? We will explain and see that it's not good to be quick-tempered and lash out, but neither is it good to quietly plot our own revenge. https://bbfohio.com

God's word clearly warns us against be "soon angry". What does that mean, exactly? We will look at an example from Judah, son of Jacob, in Genesis and the book of James for additional commentary on this Proverb comparing Scripture with Scripture. https://bbfohio.com

We discuss how prevalent this Proverb is in our own days in light of Roe V. Wade being overturned and the month of June's Pride parades. And we must follow Jude's inspired instructions in Jude 20-23 if we are to be wise in the fear of the Lord, departing from evil. https://bbfohio.com

How do we reconcile this Proverb saying, "A wise man feareth,..." with the claims by many Christians that we should have NO fear of God any long even as they quote passages like 1 John 4:18? We will discuss that and provide a lesson in Biblical discernment. https://bbfohio.com

The Prudent Man is not living in fear. He is not doubting God's provision. On the contrary, the Prudent Man is demonstrating faith IN God's word by living in accordance with His wisdom. https://bbfohio.com

Like so many other words in the English language, the word "simple" must be take in context in order to understand the intended meaning. We will discuss the positive use of the term "simple man" as one example, but see how clear our text is in using the term "simple" in a negative sense. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Charlie Daniels lyrics will help us out along the way... https://bbfohio.com

The Backslider versus the Good Guy! Choose your path. The Backslider fills his heart with the garbage that feeds his flesh. The Good Guy (be virtue of being "good") will fill his heart with God's word and the stuff that feeds his spirit. And their end will be a contrast. httPs://bbfohio.com

Mirth perfectly describes the atmosphere found in comedy clubs or in theaters (including at home) playing a funny comedy flick. But when that is your source of happiness and joy, it is empty and when a person does not have Christ in his or her life, they are left with a heaviness of depression. https://bbfohio.com

Ever see someone who appears happy only to find out they are miserable. You can rest assured that this is the reality behind the out expressions of happiness and joy among those who do not know Jesus Christ. And, sadly, is true of Christians who are not walking with the Lord as they ought. https://bbfohio.com

We take another look at this Proverb to note a couple of nuances that might be overlooked by a careless reading of the text. And we also discuss the growing apostasy among professing Christians who reject the Biblical truth about THE Way that is actually right and is the way of Life. https://bbfohio.com

The majority of human beings choose to go their own way and follow their own ideas, rather than to follow God's way. The end thereof are the ways of death. We consider this sad reality and turn to Jesus and His word as THE Way that leads to eternal life. https://bbfohio.com

We look at this clear, simple Proverb and keep it in context with a Dispensational perspective. Comparing Scripture with Scripture, we see who the wicked are, who the upright are and what a Bible believing Christian can take from this text having a solid, Biblical understanding. https://bbfohio.com

We cannot know what is in the heart of another person. And the fact is, we don't even know our own heart fully. Only God knows what's in the heart of man. This should cause us to pause before responding to those who are difficult to deal with as we just don't know what they are going through. https://bbfohio.com

The mockery of God and of sin is found all throughout our modern culture and is nowhere more obvious than during Pride Month held by the Sodomite LGBTQP and their allies each year. But we must recognize that not all who make a mock at sin do so publicly. And we must be on guard not to fall into such deception ourselves. https://bbfohio.com

The folly of fools is deceit. And it begins and ends with their self-deception regarding life, death and their eternal destiny. Because of their self-deceit, they neglect any meaningful consideration of the person and work of Jesus Christ, leaving their soul in a state of condemnation. https://bbfohio.com

The prudent demonstrate wisdom by the fact that they understand their way, which begins with repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ. This begins the personal relationship and journey of growth that provides understanding of your life and purpose. Fools walk in deception apart from God. https://bbfohio.com