Expository Study: Proverbs

Just weights and balances sound like a boring subject unless you become the VICTIM of such wickedness. But what if you already ARE a victim and just don't know it? Money. Also Reference: 1 Timothy 6:10, Proverbs 20:23 https://bbfohio.com

We see a Proverb describing the ideal. So, we must look to the Scripture for the big picture and see that this ideal will one day be realized when Jesus rules as King of kings! Also Reference: Colossians 3:18, Acts 20:27, Luke 1:32 https://bbfohio.com

This Proverb could be titled, "Clash of the Wills". We address the question of free will and how that plays out when our will goes against God's will with an appeal for the alternative of allowing our will to be in submission to God's will. Also Reference: Jeremiah 10:23, Matthew 18:7, 1 Corinthians 2:9 https://bbfohio.com

We're better off being content with little while living lives that please the Lord than to seek "great revenues" without doing what is right. https://bbfohio.com

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Have you ever observed how that people who do wicked things or stand for wicked things (like abortion and Sodom) seem to think that being in a crowd joining "hand in had" somehow matters. It's as though they think God won't (or can't!) judge them if they do their wicked deeds in groups. We look at the history of the feminist movement as an example... https://bbfohio.com

We address the heart issue behind pride and the fact that it's a problem among professing Christians and conservatives as much as anyone. Why? And how should we then respond? Also Reference: Job 41:34, James 4:6, Mark 7:21-23, Matthew 18:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Micah 6:8 https://bbfohio.com

The deception of "pride" is not just a thing among the Sodomites and their allies. Sadly, some believe that pride is a virtue as long as you're proud of the right thing. God's word says otherwise. Also Reference: Proverbs 16:19, Jeremiah 13:15, 1 John 2:15-17 https://bbfohio.com

The second half of our Proverb is twisted, along with other texts, to teach an extreme fatalistic version of Predestination. We will untangle that twisted perversion of Scripture in this devotional. Also Reference: 2 Timothy 2:19-21 https://bbfohio.com

When we start right, we can respond right and end right. But when we start wrong, it is inevitable that we will respond in the wrong and end up in the wrong. Keep that in mind as you listen... https://bbfohio.com

In this third installment regarding the establishment of our thoughts, we zero in on voices with irrational thoughts in our heads. Once external causes such as substance abuse, psych meds, brain abnormalities, etc., are proven to not be the cause then it comes down to obeying God's instructions as we will line out in this devotional. Also Reference: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Psalm 119:11, Psalm 1:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Ephesians 5:19-20, Isaiah 26:3 https://bbfohio.com

In this second segment on establishing our thoughts, we deal with our thought life and see that we must building upon the foundation of learning God's word while taking action to clean house and pray because this battle is spiritual at it's core. Also Reference: 1 John 1:9, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Philippians 4:8 https://bbfohio.com

We begin a three-part series of devotionals on this text under the titled, "Thy Thoughts Shall Be Established". The foundation to our answer is your willingness to learn the word of God and make it a daily part of your life and with God's word hidden in your heart, your constant source of grace and encouragement. Also Reference: Psalm 119:11, Ephesians 4:11-12 https://bbfohio.com

When your works are not commit to the Lord, you demonstrate a lack of thoughts toward God and also suffer from the influence of God's word. We discuss how this works and why commitment is key in serving the Lord and in a life work living. https://bbfohio.com

When it's all about you, you become a mess. In this devotional, we emphasize the need to place and keep the Lord as Lord and Judge so that we live to please Him above all else. https://bbfohio.com

As we confront the lost sinner with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, he or she must be willing to admit that they are NOT "clean". A person must face the reality of their lost standing before God in order to be saved from their sins. And those of us who have done so can be full of joy and peace because HE made us clean! Also Reference: 2 Corinthians 10:2, James 2:10 https://bbfohio.com

Being clean in our own eyes means nothing, if you're not clean in God's eyes. An example is found in the lyrics of the song by Tom T. Hall titled, "Me and Jesus (Got Our Own Thing Going). We will discuss this example... https://bbfohio.com

Being clean in our own eyes means nothing, if you're not clean in God's eyes. An example is found in the lyrics of the song by Tom T. Hall titled, "Me and Jesus (Got Our Own Thing Going). We will discuss this example... https://bbfohio.com

The context of our Proverb is "the answer of the tongue" that is NOT opposed to God's word. We will discuss the the problem with those giving answers that contradict God's word and Biblical principles while blaming God for their answer. Also Reference: Psalm 35:28 https://bbfohio.com

Many Christians embrace ignorance with a pretention of spirituality while claiming, "I just trust the Lord to give me words to speak when needed." But that is anti-Biblical HOGWASH unless that person has prepared himself or herself in obedience to God's word. Also Reference: 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Timothy 2:15 https://bbfohio.com

After reviewing the repeated refrain of "The fear of the Lord" in this 10th of 14 such mentions in Proverbs, we focus on the emphasis made of humility in those to whom honour is earned and due. Also Reference: Proverbs 1:29, Psalm 53:1, Luke 6:39, 2 Timothy 2:15, James 1:21-25 https://bbfohio.com

A little reminiscing is a good thing when we learn from our past mistakes. And in this case, a childhood memory reminds us of the difference between hearing and "getting it" with hearing not ignoring reproof. https://bbfohio.com

Refusal to be teachable and receive wisdom from God's word and from Biblical counselors is nothing short of self-destructive. That is the bottom line as we discuss this Proverb. https://bbfohio.com

What is the reproof of life? We must be careful to only hear wisdom coming from someone providing Biblically sound, reasonable reproof. That is rarely the case with much of the reproof offered by people these days! https://bbfohio.com