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

We emphasize the necessity to understand the context of the statement "the foolishness of man" in order to understand why and how that "perverteth his way". Also Reference: Proverbs 22:15, Proverbs 13:24, Psalm 39:5, Psalm 62:9, Jeremiah 17:9-10 https://bbfohio.com

What does it mean to have "hasty feet"? And once we settle that matter, we cannot ignore the fact that this is called "sin". https://bbfohio.com

Most professing Christians seem content to go through life ignorant of the God's word. Others read and study the Bible but believe it is somehow impressive or "spiritual" to "only read the Bible". We will discuss how that both attitudes are "not good". Also Reference: John 14:15, Proverbs 23:23, Romans 1:20, Ecclesiastes 1:9-11 https://bbfohio.com

It is not good to be without knowledge. That says it all about those who do not desire knowledge, but we also consider those who think they already know it all (or enough) as well as those ever learning but never coming to a knowledge of the truth. Also Reference: 2 Timothy 3:7, Titus 3:5, 1 Timothy 2:4, 2 Peter 3:18 https://bbfohio.com

The fool is the one who speaks who is "perverse in his lips". We will discuss this bringing clarity to what it means to speak with perversion on your lips. https://bbfohio.com

We focus on the meaning of and demonstration of "integrity" with practical advice based upon Biblical wisdom, including quotes from the late C.S. Lewis and former U.S. Senator from Wyoming, Alan Simpson. https://bbfohio.com

For most of us, our siblings remain close to us. We're family. Holidays, birthdays, births, weddings, funerals, etc., we are always there for each other. But we are thankful for those friends God gives us who are "closer than a brother" in church and Christian family, spouses and, most of, in JESUS! https://bbfohio.com

The first half of our Proverb is about making, keeping and cultivating friendship. And we should never leave Jesus and His word out of any friendship as these two should be the best of our friends and at the core of all friendship. Also Reference: John 15:15 https://bbfohio.com

We take a close look at this oft quoted Proverb and consider the intent of the author, the implications involved and the blessing that marriage can be when done God's way. https://bbfohio.com

This Proverb contrasts the poor with humility and the rich with pride. We will discuss three practical applications of the truth found in this Biblical statement of wisdom. Also Reference: Genesis 18:27, Matthew 5:3 https://bbfohio.com

Do you love using the power of your tongue for death or life? However you answer that question will also answer the kind of fruit that you will EAT as the consequence of the use of your tongue. Also Reference: James 3:6 https://bbfohio.com

We continue our discussion of the power of the tongue for death and life by focusing on the life-giving opportunity we have by simply telling others about Jesus and His soul-saving Gospel. Also Reference: Acts 5:20, Philippians 2:16, 2 Timothy 4:2, 2 Corinthians 2:16, Revelation 22:17, Mark 16:15 https://bbfohio.com

How could we have the power of death in our words? We will discuss the reality of this warning in Proverbs and give a few examples with emphasis on the need to think about our words and choose them wisely. https://bbfohio.com

How could we have the power of death in our words? We will discuss the reality of this warning in Proverbs and give a few examples with emphasis on the need to think about our words and choose them wisely. https://bbfohio.com

We discuss the basic truth behind the first half of this Proverb. Some take this and turn it into some supernatural, metaphysical and even 'ghostly' concept of the power of spoken words. That is Occultism. We will see the very practice truth found here. Also Reference: Psalm 19:14 https://bbfohio.com

We discuss the picture that "contentions are like the bars of a castle" gives us and the illustration found in the story behind, "Katy, bar the doors!" provides as we think upon these words. https://bbfohio.com

This Proverb forces us to consider the fruit of our words on a level that we don't often consider. Our words are influenced by our inward spiritual condition but there is a sense in which they EFFECT our inward spiritual condition. https://bbfohio.com