Expository Study: Proverbs

What makes a man righteous enough to have "lips of the righteous"? The answer is simple but the effects are far-reaching, as is suggested in this Proverb. https://bbfohio.com

Contrary to Hollywood and Laodicean pseudo-Christianity, the heart of man is not something to be trusted. We discuss the statement made in this Proverb regarding the fact that the hear of the wicked is worthless by comparing Scripture against worldly wisdom. https://bbfohio.com

The tongue of the just is not "as choice silver" by accident or osmosis. The just speak God's words and that is what makes what comes from his tongue "as choice silver". And that requires a changed heart. A heart that is changed by God's words and controlled by His Spirit. https://bbfohio.com

This is another Proverb about "tongue control". When to speak up and when to remain silent? We will look to Jesus and provide some practical guidelines for avoiding the sin that comes from too much talking and not enough thinking and listening. https://bbfohio.com

Slander is a terrible thing. But we must be clear on what the word means as it is used dishonestly by those who oppose the Biblical ministry of reproof and rebuke, especially when it involves famous false teachers like Billy Graham. https://bbfohio.com

Refusal to receive legitimate, Biblical reproof is rooted in the sin of pride. And the repercussions are far reaching, especially when the refusal involves the reproof of the Biblical Gospel of Grace. https://bbfohio.com

A fool hides his hatred by lying. But in our own day, this foolish practice is actually caused by false teaching that goes by the saying, "Love the sinner but hate the sin." This actually causes people to pretend not to hate someone and then lie about it. In this devotional, we discuss the Biblical alternative. https://bbfohio.com

We are in the way of life if we are in Jesus by faith in His Gospel. But we must KEEP His instruction if we want to experience and enjoy the life He has in store for us. This is a reminder of our tendency to forget... https://bbfohio.com

Love seeks restoration and reconciliation. But true love also does NOT cover UP for sins. We will discuss the difference, stressing the need to for Biblical forgiveness that only comes when sin is dealt with and there is evidence of repentance. https://bbfohio.com

A wise man doesn't believe he has "arrived". He is not unteachable. He is not lazy or apathetic. I wise man is ever learning. He loves the knowledge of God's word but also loves all other useful knowledge that he can gain and "lay up". He tests all things by Scripture but never ceases to learn. https://bbfohio.com

God doesn't call for us to be poor. But warns that poverty can be your destruction, especially when your poverty is brought on by your disobedience to Him. https://bbfohio.com

This verse is sometimes used to accuse the Bible of promoting physical abuse. We will tackle that question and discuss the fact that this is a WARNING to those who refuse to seek to understand the wisdom of God. https://bbfohio.com

We must listen and judge what others say before considering them as a source for wisdom. Sadly, many "names" are considered those of wise men and women by the world, today. And too many Christians accept their words and worldly position without judging them by God's words. In so doing, we start by recognizing that ANY Christ rejecting man or woman is foolish. https://bbfohio.com

Behind the needless strife being stirred up is a person who has some root case of hatred motivating them. And most of these people do not consciously recognize what they are doing or why they are doing it. We are told exactly why in this Proverb. https://bbfohio.com

If you are saved, learn God's word and then speak the truth of God's words to others, then you can BE a "well of life"! It is our purpose in making these videos to help Bible believers understand God's wisdom so that they can make better choices and also be a better counselor to others. We need God's wisdom and others need to hear God's wisdom from our mouths. https://bbfohio.com

What does God's word say about those who "wink the eye"? We will see that there is a difference that must be made and the context of the text (or the particular situation we are in) dictates whether it is a playful wink or malicious wink. Even God winks. So, let's get our winks straight as we proceed. https://bbfohio.com

Many times a Proverb in God's word may seem simple enough to understand. But when you give it some thought, it stands out as a truly profound and amazingly accurate truth. So it is with this one... https://bbfohio.com

This is another basic truth but one that is ignored by millions even as you read this description. Receive God's commandments (which includes receiving commandments from those with legitimate authority over you so long as they do not contradiction God's word) and you will be wise. All others are prating fools who will fall. https://bbfohio.com

We contrast the name of the just with that of the wicked. In death, the just are blessed but the name of the wicked will ROT. We consider this in light of Scripture, history, our personal lives and the eternal perspective which is what matters most. https://bbfohio.com

God says that the wicked have their mouths covered for their violence. John Wesley says this may refer to ancient practice of covering the mouths of condemned malefactors. This interesting fact as well as the use of the word "just" or "the just" or "the just man" from the Mosaic Dispensation to our own Dispensation of the Gospel of Grace provide for some interesting discussions. https://bbfohio.com

We take a couple of minutes to look closely at how God's word uses colons and semi-colons to build a complete thought. Understanding this is imperative to any and all Bible Believers. And in this text, it leads us to be reminded of the wonder of God's interaction and ultimate Plan of salvation of the sons of men. https://bbfohio.com

The wise man or woman will watch daily, waiting on the Lord. In other words, there is no such thing as a clueless wise man. The wise man will understand the times and not be caught off guard by the tactics of the enemy OR by world events. https://bbfohio.com

We see the sevenfold acts of wisdom that culminate in her calling out from the highest places for all to come to her table and feast upon the meat of the wisdom of God's word and the table set. https://bbfohio.com

It's not an easy thing to do. But obeying the Lord is the right thing to do. And when the "foolish" are close friends or family, many choose to ignore commandments like this one. But the wise will trust the Lord and obey His word. https://bbfohio.com

It is a sad fact that many professing Christians are slackers. And God's word guarantees us that slackers will suffer poverty. But the "lazy Christian" is a contradiction and ought not describe you and I as born again Christians. https://bbfohio.com