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Pastor announced a board meeting after church.
When they grouped up the pastor noticed that there was a first time visitor in the meeting.
When he asked why he was there the visitor said, “I figured I was just a bored as these guys!”
We are going to continue in our look at the book of Proverbs.
Last time we discussed chapters 6-9, here’s a recap:
Chapter 6 tells us about the 7 things that God hates.
Hate is an attribute of God that we don’t like to talk about.
We like to think about the love that God has for the world.
Well, those things God hates proves His love for the world because if we continue in the sins He hates it will drive us to destruction.
God wants no person to perish, but to have eternal life.
Jesus even wants us to find an abundant life in Him.
It’s difficult to find abundant life if we are squandering our life in pride, deception, taking advantage of the innocent, taking part in wicked things, or by causing conflict.
Wisdom teaches that we should turn from the things God hates.
Chapter 7 provides wisdom about sexuality and how God is concerned about our purity.
We are reminded that our relationship with Him is an intimate relationship and should be kept holy and pure.
Chapter 8 is a testimony to the greatness of Christ.
He is relevant to all life on earth.
Wisdom reminds us that Christ is the head of all creation and nothing happens that He doesn’t allow.
We are reminded that if we seek to Christ we will find Christ.
Chapter 9 we are confronted with a choice.
The chapter portrays two houses.
One on either side of the road.
We can choice wisdom or foolishness.
We know we should choose the right house, but in all we do we are tempted to make the wrong choices.
The chapter is a clear reminder that our eternal destiny will rest on the choice we make to follow or reject Christ.
What stood out to you this week as you read through Chapter 10-14?
Chapter 10 begins a long series of individual statements, each of these is a "proverb" in and of itself.
As you read through the coming chapters you find each and every verse has a nugget of wisdom.
I want to give you a quick overview of each chapter then I want to ask a question that I hope we can answer together.
The proverbs of chapter 10 are mostly aimed at comparing the consequences one can expect from leading a righteous life as opposed to leading a wicked life.
The comparison term "but" is repeated in almost every verse.
7 The memory of the righteous is blessed,
But the name of the wicked will rot.
14 Wise people store up knowledge,
But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
The overall theme to me is that those who participate in godly wisdom have a better likelihood of success.
They are less likely to invite revenge, punishment, or judgment because of their actions.
It’s not a promise of guarantee, but generally it’s true for those who seek wisdom.
The proverbs in chapter 11 are contrasting the conduct and character of the upright and the wicked.
3 The integrity of the upright will guide them,
But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them.
18 The wicked man does deceptive work,
But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.
Chapter 12 Solomon continues to offer individual statements of common sense and godly wisdom.
He contrasts the lifestyles of God-fearing people to the lives of those who choose foolishness and sin.
Chapter 13 Solomon explains proper attitudes towards honesty and godliness, especially as those connect with worldly success.
4 The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing;
But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.
11 Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished,
But he who gathers by labor will increase.
There’s a real famous verse here in chapter 13:
24 He who spares his rod hates his son,
But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.
Discipline, both from God, and towards one's own children, is a good thing when done properly.
Chapter 14 we see more proverbs dealing with consequences of wisdom, in contrast to the consequences of foolishness.
14 The wise woman builds her house,
But the foolish pulls it down with her hands.
9 Fools mock at sin,
But among the upright there is favor.
When I read through these chapters and I read each individual proverb, it can be a little overwhelming.
There’s a lot of wisdom that can be applied to our lives.
I can make you ask yourself a question.
How can apply all this wisdom?
Should I print out all these proverbs and start checking them off one by one?
How do you apply these proverbs to your daily living?
I am reminded that Paul compares the Christian experience to a race.
It’s a journey that has different obstacles, hills, valleys, and many experiences that we didn’t expect.
To me, proverbs gives us lots of wisdom to help us run the race.
You might not be able to implement each and every bit of truth right now this very second, but as you run your race, there are things that you’ll need as you go.
As Paul came to the end of his journey on earth, he said”
Every morning when you get up you have several choices concerning your race.
First of all, you can choose not to run.
But if you don't run you can't win.
Secondly, you can choose to run, but not run your best.
If you don't run your best you're sure to lose.
Thirdly, many people are running and they're running hard, but they're on the wrong track.
But finally, you can choose to run and run your best.
Proverbs has a way of keeping us running well.
As you read these verses in the morning, the wisdom is like fuel to keep you going.
There was once a football player who intercepted a pass on his own ten yard line, and with clear sailing set sail for the other team's end zone.
He got to the goal line, threw the ball down on the ground, did a victory dance, cartwheeled in the end zone, only to realize that he had thrown the ball down at the one yard line, and the other team recovered.
He didn’t finish the right way.
He missed the mark.
So close, yet so far away.
Proverbs helps us finish well.
Keeps us on the right track.
They are reminders to live in wisdom and finish our race well.
With the backdrop of understanding that the proverbs of Solomon help us to run our race strong I want to read a proverb from the New Testament.
When I read these words of wisdom I find some applicable truth:
We need to stop giving in to our Sinful Desires
Why do people sin?
I think many times it’s because they think they can get away with it!
Speeding in your car is what comes to my mind first.
If you know there’s a cop do you speed up or slow down?
Now Satan is a liar and the father of all lies, and the biggest lie that Satan will ever tell you is this one: "You can sin and get away with it."
The verse says that you cannot fool God.
We are living in a generation today that has fooled itself into thinking that you can sin and get away with it; that no one will ever know if you do wrong.
You think about it.
If a person really believed that they COULDN’T get away with their sin, they would do their best not to sin.
16 A wise man fears and departs from evil,
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