October 30, 2019

Importance of Words #

Proverbs 13

Intro.

Words have a profound effect on people, and lives. Words are used to express an opinion, or idea that one may have. The Bible gives ample warning about the use of our tongue, mouth, and lips in the form of words. Words have been known to start a war, take the very life from people. Words have also been used to build some very successful people in the world. Words were used to frame our very Constitution, and Bill of Rights. Words can be used to accurately record history, or misconstrue historical facts. Words are important!

I. Words of Instruction (1) #

A. Father - #

B. Concern - #

Every NORMAL father, wants what is best for their child!

They will look out, and help their child to the best of their ability

a) “And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.” (Eph 6:4)

C. Experience #

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

As a father, you can give your children, grandchildren, instruction that is helpful to them. They have the same genetic makeup as you, many of the same good qualities, and bad traits you may have.

D. Heavenly Father #

Concern, God the Father, is concerned about you!

Left us a book of instruction - have you read the manual?

Left us a book with rebuke, and reproof

He not only tells us what is wrong, but how to fix it.

E. Son #

F. Wise #

Heareth (1) Takes interest in the Word!

Takes time to listen.

You can be in church, but check out mentally! Your physical presence here, doesn’t mean you are listening!

Someone who reads the Bible for themself.

Growing up, my dad taught us boys to work on cars. - Haynes Manual - only read when there was a problem

God is the Great Physician, but He would rather by your daily Guide, Counselor, or Coach

(a) “NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” (Psalms 119:105)

(b) “Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.” (Pro 13:13)

G. Scorner - #

1. Scorner - A scoffer of religion and rules. One who makes a mock of sin. #

(1) “Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.” (Pro 13:18)

You can give instruction, rebuke, and reproof, but if the person
refuses to listen... it doesn't help anyone!

Don't be a scorner in life, that scoffs at the Bible, instruction,
reproof, and correction.

Be humble enough to accept correction!

Eli's Son's, were brought up in the temple, serving God... and yet
they scoffed at God's instruction!

There was a specific way that God had instructed the temple to be
run, and they did things their way! - They were scorners.

Died as a result of their sin! **1 Sam 2:27-31**

II. Words of Influence (2-3) #

“A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.” (Pro 12:14)

“A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.” (Proverbs 18:20)

A. Beneficial words (2) #

James 3:9-12

Old saying, “[Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.]{.underline}” Written for the hearer, not the speaker.

a) On one hand, don’t let someones cruel words of hatred and despise hurt you. Consider the source.

b) On the other hand, don’t let your words be hurtful, hatred filled bitter words.
Our words can have a profound affect on people!

a) Think before you speak! - Sometimes we say things and we don’t mean anything by them, but we can unwittingly offend someone, or be offensive. -

b) Be careful with visitors, and our words! - Friendly church
Need to be truthful words!

a) We don’t need to lie, or use flattery, clearly the Bible teaches that is sin.
More than anything, I think this speaks to a right heart!

a) “Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.” (Proverbs 19:1)

b) “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.” (Luke 6:45)

a) A right heart, will make everything in life right, and better.

b) A wrong heart, will make everything in life bitter, not better.

B. II. Words of Influence #

C. Words withheld (3) #

Job is a great example of people that would have been better off just keeping their mouths closed.

a) “I have heard many such things: miserable comforters are ye all.” (Job 16:2)

a) Satan talks, Job’s wife talks, Job’s friends talk, Job talks, there is a lot of talking going on in the Book of Job!

b) Sometimes, it is best just to keep your mouth shut!
The story is told of an old time Indian and white man that were caught bootlegging liquor. When they were brought into the judge, he addressed the Indian first. For 10 minutes he tried to make known the the charges, each time the Indian simply responded with “Uggh”. Frustrated, the Judge had him thrown out of court! After arguing with the white man for 2 hours, he finally fined him $500. When the bootlegger left the court, he finally found his Indian friend, and was complaining about thes fine he had to pay. The Indian replied, “Ugggh, white man talk too much!”.

III. Words of Invitation (17) #

A. Wicked Messenger #

Messenger, that doesn’t carry the message!

a) Becomes distracted

b) Forgets his mission

c) Quits
Falleth into mischief

B. Faithful Ambassador #

Ambassador - one who goes on an errand - a messenger.

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15)

His Message

a) This is not something we just make up… it is written in the Word of God!

b) We are to take the very message in the Word of God to the lost and dying world!

c) Many people get sidetracked with a message of social helps.
Carry it to the destination - World!

a) Be faithful in taking the gospel to our neighbors, co workers, friends.

b) You cannot take the gospel to the wrong person!