Discouraged

Proverbs 18:13

February 26, 2020

Practical Wisdom #

Proverbs 18:13 -

Introduction

I. Hearing (Proverbs 18:13) #

A. Ahasuerus #

1. Didn’t listen (Esther 3:8-10) #

  • The King wasn’t influenced by facts!
  • The King was influenced by finances!
  • Prov. 17:23 ¶ A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

B. Israel’s promise: #

  • Gen. 12:2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: 3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
  • Foolish to allow the Jews to be destroyed in his kingdom.

C. Listen to God! #

Rev. 2:29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.