Expository Study: Proverbs

You CAN understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God IF you will do what the Lord requires of you. Will you put as much effort into God's word as you do your occupation, hobby, favorite sport or games? https://bbfohio.com

We are never told that we will never face evil, but we are promised that if we will not turn from God but will hearken unto Him, we can live quiet from the FEAR of evil. https://bbfohio.com

Is Proverbs 1 (and Romans 1 for that matter) specifically and only referring to ancient Sodom? No. It applies to any and all who refuse to hear God and turn to Him. And He simply lets them eat of the fruit of their own way. https://bbfohio.com

Does God give people over and give them up even before they are dead? According to God's word, He does. https://bbfohio.com

Does God laugh? Well, yes. But all of the examples we found in Scripture show Him laughing at the unrepentant wicked at their time of judgment. So, we are getting to know God according to the Bible and not according to the imaginary whims of man. https://bbfohio.com

If you don't go down their path, you don't end up destroyed with the wicked. But once you start, it's difficult to change direction. https://bbfohio.com

Jesus is Wisdom personified. God incarnate is the personification and embodiment of the wisdom of God. We must repent and receive Him (trusting on His Gospel) for salvation and believers must live lives of repentance, always receiving the wisdom found in Christ and His word. https://bbfohio.com

Wisdom cries in the streets and from the streets calling sinners to repent and turn to God. https://bbfohio.com

If sinners entice thee... We are warned against falling for the enticement of the wicked to run with them and commit their sinful, wicked acts. But they make it sound so good and positive! Thankfully, those in fellowship with the Lord who are invested in the study of God's wisdom in His word can easily avoid such temptation. https://bbfohio.com Proverbs Wisdom Sinners Entice Tempt Sin Separation Evil Communication Good Manners Young Men Women Postive Truth Reality

There is wisdom in hearing and following the instruction of your parents whenever it is based upon the law of God and His word. https://bbfohio.com Proverbs Son Father Mother Solomon Naamah Rehoboam Lord Biblical Wisdom Instruction Law ornament Grace Head Neck Chain Guidance Peter Acts Apostles

What does the term "dark sayings" mean? Is it legitimate when secret societies and others claim the Bible endorses their occult symbolism? https://bbfohio.com Proverbs Solomon Wisdom Dark Sayings Occult Mysteries Mysterious Humility Study Interpretation Inspiration Authors Illumination Preservation

This Proverb challenges our attitude and our approach. Hearing and learning begins with attaining unto wise counsels. https://bbfohio.com Proverbs Wisdom Wise Counsels Hearing Understanding Paul Peter John

The Bible teaches equity under law with the phrase, "Eye for an Eye." But the masses reject equity for "equality" and bear false witness against God and the standard of "eye for an eye". https://bbfohio.com

Wisdom comes from God's word. Proverbs is THE Book of Wisdom. Solomon wrote and collected this book of wisdom and, yet, walked away from it in his final years. He did not end well. We should commit to remaining faithful to God and His word. Don't end like Solomon. https://bbfohio.com

The Book of Proverbs is here for us, collected by Solomon but given by inspiration of God so that we can know wisdom and instruction, etc.,... And that then can be applied in our dealings with life situations, including getting a gas stove repaired in the church basement! https://bbfohio.com

Reconciling Fear and Love. Scripture with Scripture. https://bbfohio.com

All the fools aren't Athiests! As a matter of fact, all of God's children must fight the tendency to be foolish. https://bbfohio.com