Wisdom on Rice Family Ministries

Proverbs 3:13

Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

May 22, 2019

Wisdom and Understanding #

Pro 3:13-20

I. Promise (13) #

A. Happiness #

Most people today, are not happy! They are mad, they are frustrated, they are disappointed, they are depressed, they are discouraged… Most people want to be happy!

True happiness is not found in possessions, power, or position, but rather in the knowledge offered by God!

Happiness Is The Lord

Happiness is to know the Savior

Proverbs 3:21

Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

May 29, 2019

Living in Wisdom and Discretion #

Pro 3:21-26

Intro.

This passage clearly describes the benefits that we reap in life from keeping sound wisdom and discretion! We have to define terms, so we are all on the same page, and understand what we are talking about before we can see the benefits.

Terms:

Sound Wisdom - I want us to notice this is a specific form of wisdom, and not relegated to just wisdom. This is a specific form of wisdom, it is sound wisdom. (Pro 2:6-7)

Proverbs 3:27

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000

June 5, 2019

Wisdom Shining Out #

Proverbs 3:27-25

Intro.

Solomon gives us the outward actions of the wise to those around them.

I. Good to Others (27-28) Helping #

A. Do Good! #

B. To whom it is due #

1. Pay our just debts without fraud, or delay. 2. To give wages to those who have earned them. 3. To provide for our relations, and those that have dependence on us, for to them it is due. 4. To render dues bot to church and state magistrates and ministers. 5. To be ready to all acts of friendship and humanity, neighbourly, 6. Charitable to the poor and necessitous, for needs of life. - Matthew Henry

Proverbs 4:1

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 +0000

June 12, 2019

The Principle Thing #

Pro 4:1-13

Intro.

In these 13 verses, Wisdom is held as the most important thing! Verse 7 says, “Wisdom is the principal thing”. Yet it is often the most overlooked thing! We have elevated knowledge over wisdom! Look at all the degrees that people tote, and how elevated it is when someone has an earned degree. I’m not against education, I’m just contrasting the fact that God doesn’t elevate knowledge over wisdom! Wisdom is knowing what to do with the knowledge we have. Some people know a lot of things, but they don’t know how to use what they know.

Proverbs 8:11

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000

September 4, 2019

Wisdom’s Plea #

Proverbs 8:1-11

Intro.

In chapters 8, and 9, the theme of the Book of Proverbs has shifted. There is no longer the phrase, “My son”. We see all the reasons and benefits of Wisdom in these next two chapters.

I. The Places (1-3) #

A. High places - (2) #

God can be observed in every aspect of nature - incredible.

Proverbs 8:12

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000

September 11, 2019

Wisdom’s Presentation #

Proverbs 8:12-

Intro.

Chapter 8, is all about Wisdom. Last week we looked at [Wisdom’s Plea]{.underline}, in verses 12-21, we can see clearly [Wisdom’s Presentation]{.underline}. Wisdom needs to be clearly displayed in our lives. We will see next week [Wisdom’s Person]{.underline}. Even in this section, it becomes very clear that Wisdom is equated to the very Person of God! The word’s Wisdom and God become synonymous in this chapter. As a result, we can clearly see the handiwork of God in our life.

Proverbs 8:22

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000

September 18, 2019

Wisdom Portrayed as God #

Proverbs 8:22-36

Intro.

In the beginning of Chap 8, we see Wisdom’s Plea, then we see Wisdom’s Presentation, today we will look at Wisdom portrayed as God

I. Wisdom’s Infinity (22-29) #

A. Constancy of God/Wisdom (22-26) #

Possessed of the Lord!

Infinite, without Beginning, and end!

Difficult grasp no beginning

B. Creation of God/Wisdom (27-29) #

Wisdom Witnessed Creation

Proverbs 9:1

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +0000

September 25, 2019

Wisdom, Your Choice #

Proverbs 9

Intro.

In Chapter 8 and 9 we can see the total Praise of Wisdom.

This chapter shows a real contrast between right and wrong at work! We can see God’s invitation to man, as well as Satan’s invitation to man. Man is in the middle, and being called both ways! Clearly it is a picture of life, and the choice, and decision made in life.

Proverbs 12:1

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

October 23, 2019

What Kind of a Person are you? #

Proverbs 12:1-4

Intro.

The word most used in this Proverb is man. This can apply to both man and woman. As the Bible says in 2 Peter 3:11 - Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,"

I. Wise Man (1-4) #

Not a wise guy.

Proverbs 13:1

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

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!

Proverbs 18:20

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

April 15, 2020

Life Lessons #

Proverbs 18:20-24

Introduction

Lord willing I would like to finish this chapter up. Again, these thoughts are not always tied together, so we will simply take each verse as it stands. The first two verses deal with the same subject matter, so we are able to put those under the same point.

I. Words to mean something (Proverbs 18:20) #

A. Power of words (Pro 18:21) #

1. Your words carry a lot of weight. #

2. Some words, are not helpful. Matter of fact, they are empty over all. #

James 3:10-12 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? 12 Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.

Proverbs 19 - Path

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

April 22, 2020

Path of Life #

Proverbs 19:1, 2, 3, 8, 15, 16, 20, 23, 24, 27

Introduction

We will look at this Proverbs in the categories that are presented in this Proverb. This will help us maintain a consistent message as we look at each category that is presented. I have categorized this Proverb into five categories: 1. Path (10 verses), 2. Influence (6), 3. Punishment (5), 4. Family (4), 5. Anger (2), and 6. No Category (3).

Proverbs 19 - Path

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

April 29, 2020

Instruction #

Proverbs 19:20

Introduction

Last week we looked at: Path of Life: 1. Integrity, 2. Ignorance 3. Idleness 4. Intelligence

All the verses we will look at tonight pertain to Instruction. Proverbs talks a lot about instruction. Really, in the Path of life, we have access to a lot of instruction. We pick and chose the instruction we want to follow. As we study the Proverbs, understand that for the most part when instruction is mentioned, it is talking about spiritual godly instruction found in the Word of God. You will find no greater instruction.