October 1, 2019
Lessons from Proverbs 10 #
Proverbs 10
Intro.
Up until now, we have been in the introduction to the Book of Proverbs. The word “proverb” is defined as
1. A short sentence often repeated, expressing a well known truth or common fact, ascertained by experience or observation; a maxim of wisdom. (Webster’s American Dictionary 1828)
Each proverb stands on it’s own. Think of them as individual ponds of water, not a continuous flow of a river. We are going to try to take larger themes from each chapter to keep us moving through the book. We could spend the next 5 years going through every verse, but we have a whole Bible to study.
I. Wealth (10:2-4) #
A. Limitations of wealth (2) #
Physical riches can be acquired by wickedness!
Profit… nothing!
- “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Mark 8:36)
B. Lack of wealth(3) #
It is God that ultimately controls, and the wicked will never be happy with what they have.
The substance of the wicked will never be enough!
“Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.” (Proverbs 27:20)
a) Their lack is contentment! Only God can provide that!
C. Labor of wealth (4) #
Slack hand, sloppy, not careful about his work.
Diligence…
a) Prosecuted with careful attention and effort; careful; painstaking; not careless or negligent.
Working with carefulness!
"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there
is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave,
whither thou goest." (Ecclesiastes 9:10)
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II. Wicked Way (6-10) #
A. Mouth of the Wicked (6) #
Wicked people tend towards violence.
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Prov. 10:11 ¶ The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
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Prov. 10:14 ¶ Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
The can only talk of their hatred for others, and how they want them overthrown!
Saul was consumed with his wicked intentions for David.
B. Memory of the Wicked (7) #
There is a bad reputation, or testimony that goes with some names.
When talking about names for our children, there were names I liked, but Kathy knew someone by that name that was problematic. & vice versa.
You are known by your ways! People will remember you by the way you live!
a) Some people are mean, cranky crabby people. That is the way they will be remembered! Take a look at your life from other people’s perspective!
b) Stop and think about your actions!
Be sure it will be found out!
c) Don’t be fake!
d) Be real, and you will not regret your actions, or have to keep up a fake way.
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III. Words (11-21) 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 18-21, 31, 32) #
Proverbs talks a lot about our words, tongue, lying, slander etc. I can assure you, this will come up again.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
A. Valued words (11, 13, 21) #
B. Well of Life (11) #
1. As a well is very important to a community, so it is in word! #
a) Phil. 2:16 [Holding forth the word of life]{.underline}; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
b) The Words that we give, can have the power to actually change someones eternal destiny! - They are not our Words, but God’s Words.
c) We need to use them as a well of life to the lost and dying world!
C. Wisdom (13, 31) #
a) This world is lacking wisdom!
b) Wisdom, God’s wisdom.
c) If you counsel according to the Word of God, if you speak wisdom from God’s Word… you will give out wisdom!
a) James 3:10-11 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. 11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?
D. Help to many (21) #
a) Words can be a blessing or destructive!
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F. Vain Words (12 #
G. Strife (12) - starting problems #
a) Some people know how to say just enough to start a fire.
a) James 3:5 …Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
H. Lying (18)* #
a) This verse is very clear! DON’T BE FAKE!
b) There is value in bitting your tongue.
c) This person pretends to be a friend, but they are lying!
d) This person is slanderous… talking bad about others dominates their conversation.
I. Idle Words (19-20) #
a) Idle chatter is worthless, and lends itself to sin. “wanteth not sin”
b) Words can be constructive, or destructive! Make it a point to build up others, and not seek to destroy, hurt, or talk about others.
a) Matt. 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
c) God hears every idle word that is whispered…
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IV. Watch care of the Lord (3, 22, 29) #
A. Lord keeps you (3) #
Sometimes, you try, and fail… it seems like you cannot get a head… God will take care of you!
If the Government crashes tomorrow… my faith is in the LORD!
He is the one that promised to take care of me!
B. Lord Bless you (22) #
It is God’s blessing that truly makes rich!
Spiritual wealthy -
- “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33)
C. Lord Strengthens you (29) #
1. God’s way is the best way! #
- “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” (Isaiah 41:10)