Expository Study: Proverbs

We see a very clear message. It is a sad thing but it is absolutely true. And we need to consider this truth as we consider making friends. https://bbfohio.com

If you have told a lie, bearing false witness, you are a liar. You are a false witness. And LYING about that doesn't help! Rather, we face our lies repenting toward God with faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ and receive forgiveness. But we must understand that even saved people suffer punishment if we bear false witness. Also Reference: Romans 3:4, Revelation 21:8, Romans 6:23, Acts 20:21, Hebrews 12:7-8, John 8:44 https://bbfohio.com

Liars will not escape! What about Christians who lie? What does that mean, "will not escape"? Listen and we shall discuss... Also Reference: 1 John 3:24, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Hebrews 12:7-8, Proverbs 8:7, Ephesians 4:25 https://bbfohio.com

As we see a number of Proverbs speak of friendships based upon receiving something in exchange, we consider the reality that life experience is the only sure way to see true friendship demonstrated. And Jesus never fails us. Also Reference: Proverbs 18:24 https://bbfohio.com

We take a first (of two) looks at the second half of this Proverb and consider the fact that throughout history Christians have been made poor as a result of their faith and have been shunned. Also Reference: Mark 10:25 https://bbfohio.com

Christians have historically been poor and most always made poor because of their Christian faith. We should, therefore, have a heart for the poor whether or not we suffer poverty in this life. https://bbfohio.com

You can buy friends but they won't be real friends. Money, power, influence, fame... sacrificing your self respect, etc. Not the way to make friends, but there is one Friend who did everything to make you His friend. His name is Jesus. Also Reference John 15:15 https://bbfohio.com

Man's way is perverted and a complete repudiation of God's ways when man is not subject to God's words. Also Reference: Romans 7:17-19 https://bbfohio.com