Expository Study: Proverbs

God hates evil and those who fear Him will also hate evil. So, why isn't this taught more widely and more often in evangelical and fundamental sermons and studies? It is the last days... https://bbfohio.com

Knowledge and wisdom are not the same, but go hand in hand. And, yet, even as there is worldly knowledge and Biblical knowledge, there is also a difference between worldly wisdom and the wisdom of God. Not knowing the differences and walking with the Lord in prayer is folly and disastrous. https://bbfohio.com

Our godless culture is producing brainwashed fools who then use mind-altering drugs which puts them into a state of mind complete void of God and His word. We are faced with a a froward and perverse generation in these last days which makes it imperative that we keep our minds stayed upon Him. https://bbfohio.com

We must stay the course and not go astray, declining or lowering ourselves into sin. There is forgiveness to those who will repent but there is Hell waiting for those who choose to follow the footsteps of those wounded and slain by her temptation. Turn to the Cross with the hope of the empty tomb for eternal life! https://bbfohio.com

The voice of wisdom cries out. Have you thought about how many ways God's wisdom cries out? Creation, conscience and the Great Commission... men are without excuse. And God is faithful. https://bbfohio.com

This is a proverb story covering verses 6 thru 23 which describes the observation made of the "simple ones" who walk into the arms of the wicked woman to their own destruction. She's the typical American woman and typical of most women around the world in these last days. And, sadly, the path taken by the simple is also all too typical. https://bbfohio.co

As we are told to keep God's words, lay up His commandments, etc., we are told t, "bind them upon thy fingers". Exactly what does that mean and why is that something we should do? https//bbfohio.com

Adultery is unlike other sins. We will see the contrast between sin committed out of "need" and sin committed out of "greed". And this very serious warning about a sin that will stain a person for a lifetime or might just cost them their life. https://bbfohio.com

Some important truths to unpack in these two verses. Where does sin start but in the heart? What results in making you susceptible in the flesh. And who does the Enemy come after? Those who are already in the pit? Of course not. He comes after "the precious life". https://bbfohio.com

This deals with the proverbial "playing with fire". And it teaches such an obvious truth but one that nearly all human beings must learn the hard way. Eve seemed to have this "common sense" truth in mind as we discuss. And when ignored, it leads to sin with terrible consequences just like the original sin, Fall of Man and curse. https://bbfohio.com

Keeping the light of God's word is a way of life. Satan wants to pull you away from the light of God's word and speak with the flattering tongue to offer you an "alternative lifestyle". In God's eyes, any alternative to His word is wickedness. https://bbfohio.com

Many of us were blessed with Christian parents who gave us Biblical instruction. But even those who weren't have access to the same instruction in the word of God. And we should take it with us at all times of the day and night. https://bbfohio.com

Is your relationship with God's wisdom so close that it's like your sister or other near kin? How can we reach that point in our relationship with our Father and His wisdom? We introduce a little thing Pastor Greg calls, "The Practice of Replacement" as a key to obeying this admonition. https://bbfohio.com

God hates lies. And being a liar is bad enough. But God has a specific hatred toward those bearing false witness as the Serpent did against Him in the garden. https://bbfohio.com

God hates those who sow discord among brethren. That does not mean that the sower is one of the "brethren" and in our example of Hophni and Phinehas (sons of Eli the High Priest) we will see that they certainly were not believers in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. But if we see this sin among professing Christians, that person is acting like an unbeliever and making themselves and object of God's hate. https://bbfohio.com

People with "Feet That Be Swift In Running To Mischief" run into trouble instead of running to God and running according to His will. It's one of those simple yet life-altering truths. The answer is to have your feet set upon the Rock which is Christ Jesus! https://bbfohio.com

With reflection on history since Christ and recent history in the U.S., we also see how this warning applies to the average man. What might seem like an obvious truth has some surprising implications and applications that we ought to take time to consider. https://bbfohio.com

The fourth item on this list of things the God hates is, "An Heart That Deviseth Wicked Imaginations". Something that is typical of the unsaved man but can also happen to the heart of a Christian if they are not submissive to God's word and Spirit. https://bbfohio.com

God hates a lying tongue. And we live in a day when the masses are being coerced into teaching their tongues to lie. It's a sign of apostasy and is amazing thing to behold as people teach their tongues to speak lies. https://bbfohio.com

One thing that God hates is "a proud look". And that is one thing that the mass majority of people want to IGNORE. Especially each month of June during what is called, "Pride Month". But true Christians stand with God and NOT with the world on any matter of which God speaks. https://bbfohio.com

Life seems long at times. When will God put a stop to the wickedness and judge the wicked? Regardless of how it may seem, in the eternal scope of things the judgment on the wicked comes suddenly in this life and will come suddenly at the end of all things. https://bbfohio.com

God is love. And He hates sin. There are things, including wicked and unrepentant people, who make God sick. These are called an "abomination" to Him. But you can be saved and will no longer make God sick all because of what Jesus did to save you! https://bbfohio.com

Contrary to the terrible teaching that we should "trust everyone" and "not judge", the Proverbs tell us otherwise! This false teaching that disarms people from using wisdom and turns them into blind fools is not only found among secularists, false world religions and cults, but is also taught in Laodicean and heretical evangelical and fundamental churches. Ignore them and take heed! https://bbfofhio.com

This is a proverb confronting those who would sleep their lives away in laziness and apathy, bringing poverty on themselves. This can apply to any type of sluggard and has implications in the literal sense, as well as the spiritual application. https://bbfohio.com

God's word addresses the practical issues, including our business dealings. This Proverb addresses the act of co-signing, or becoming "surety", for the debts of a friend. Sadly, too many neglect these texts and remain ignorant of God's wisdom and suffer as a result. https://bbfohio.com