Proverbs Summarized
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Missions Talk with Dylan and Greg / explain Acts 5:28 “28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.”
28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.
Pray for Lemar and Latasha and their move.
Review of Proverbs
Review of Proverbs
Leaving off Proverbs 30 & 31 for a later date.
1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal, 2 Surely I am more brutish than any man, And have not the understanding of a man. 3 I neither learned wisdom, Nor have the knowledge of the holy. 4 Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? Who hath gathered the wind in his fists? Who hath bound the waters in a garment? Who hath established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son’s name, if thou canst tell? 5 Every word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. 6 Add thou not unto his words, Lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar. 7 Two things have I required of thee; Deny me them not before I die: 8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with food convenient for me: 9 Lest I be full, and deny thee, And say, Who is the Lord? Or lest I be poor, and steal, And take the name of my God in vain. 10 Accuse not a servant unto his master, Lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty. 11 There is a generation that curseth their father, And doth not bless their mother. 12 There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, And yet is not washed from their filthiness. 13 There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! And their eyelids are lifted up. 14 There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, And their jaw teeth as knives, To devour the poor from off the earth, And the needy from among men. 15 The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, Yea, four things say not, It is enough: 16 The grave; and the barren womb; The earth that is not filled with water; And the fire that saith not, It is enough. 17 The eye that mocketh at his father, And despiseth to obey his mother, The ravens of the valley shall pick it out, And the young eagles shall eat it. 18 There be three things which are too wonderful for me, Yea, four which I know not: 19 The way of an eagle in the air; The way of a serpent upon a rock; The way of a ship in the midst of the sea; And the way of a man with a maid. 20 Such is the way of an adulterous woman; She eateth, and wipeth her mouth, And saith, I have done no wickedness. 21 For three things the earth is disquieted, And for four which it cannot bear: 22 For a servant when he reigneth; And a fool when he is filled with meat; 23 For an odious woman when she is married; And an handmaid that is heir to her mistress. 24 There be four things which are little upon the earth, But they are exceeding wise: 25 The ants are a people not strong, Yet they prepare their meat in the summer; 26 The conies are but a feeble folk, Yet make they their houses in the rocks; 27 The locusts have no king, Yet go they forth all of them by bands; 28 The spider taketh hold with her hands, And is in kings’ palaces. 29 There be three things which go well, Yea, four are comely in going: 30 A lion which is strongest among beasts, And turneth not away for any; 31 A greyhound; an he goat also; And a king, against whom there is no rising up. 32 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, Or if thou hast thought evil, Lay thine hand upon thy mouth. 33 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, And the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: So the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.
We have looked at the major themes of Proverbs
Why is Proverbs so important? Proverbs accomplishes something no other biblical book does: it simply compiles numerous short instructions for living an effective life on earth. - Swindoll
The main idea is stated clearly early in the book. Proverbs 1:7 “7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: But fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: But fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Wisdom literature is a big portion of OT truth;
Wisdom literature is a big portion of OT truth;
the Priest gave the Law
the Prophet gave a Word from the Lord
the wise man/ ancients gave his wise Counsel.
Jeremiah 18:18 “18 Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words.”
18 Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words.
Ezekiel 7:26 “26 Mischief shall come upon mischief, and rumour shall be upon rumour; then shall they seek a vision of the prophet; but the law shall perish from the priest, and counsel from the ancients.”
26 Mischief shall come upon mischief, and rumour shall be upon rumour; then shall they seek a vision of the prophet; but the law shall perish from the priest, and counsel from the ancients.
Picture of a guy in Thailand they said was 140 years old. I read it to find out the “proverb” he wrote on the wall was don’t believe everything you read on the internet.
Solomon came to the throne with great promise, privilege, and opportunity. God had granted his request for understanding
Solomon came to the throne with great promise, privilege, and opportunity. God had granted his request for understanding
This is wisdom from God that Solomon shares. 1 Kings 3:9-12 “9 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? 10 And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. 11 And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; 12 Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.”
9 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? 10 And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. 11 And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; 12 Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
Proverbs calls man to live as the Creator intended him to live when He made man. Psalm 90:12 “12 So teach us to number our days, That we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”
12 So teach us to number our days, That we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Review of the Major Themes
Review of the Major Themes
I. Man’s Relationship to God
A. His Trust Prov. 22:19
B. His Humility Prov. 3:34
C. His Fear of God Prov. 1:7
D. His Righteousness Prov. 10:25
E. His Sin Prov. 28:13
F. His Obedience Prov. 6:23
G. Facing Reward Prov. 12:28
H. Facing Tests Prov. 17:3
I. Facing Blessing Prov. 10:22
J. Facing Death Prov. 15:11
II. Man’s Relationship to Himself
A. His Character Prov. 20:11
B. His Wisdom Prov. 1:5
C. His Foolishness Prov. 26:10,11
D. His Speech Prov. 18:21
E. His Self Control Prov. 6:9-11
F. His Kindness Prov. 3:3
G. His Wealth Prov. 11:4
H. His Pride Prov. 27:1
I. His Anger Prov. 29:11
J. His Laziness Prov. 13:4
III. Man’s Relationship to Others
A. His Love Prov. 8:17
B. His Friends Prov. 17:17
C. His Enemies Prov. 19:27
D. His Truthfulness Prov. 23:23
E. His Gossip Prov. 20:19
F. As a Father Prov. 20:7; 31:2-9
G. As a Mother Prov. 31:10-31
H. As Children Prov. 3:1-3
I. In Educating Children Prov. 4:1-4
J. In Disciplining Children Prov. 22:6
The two major themes which are interwoven and overlapping throughout Proverbs are wisdom and folly.
Summary of the book
Summary of the book
Challenging book to divide.
Here is one way that I think we can get a good summary of the book by looking at the values that God loves in reverse by seeing what He hates.
Proverbs 6:16-19 “16 These six things doth the Lord hate: Yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, Feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.”
16 These six things doth the Lord hate: Yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, Feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.
Eyes of Humility
Eyes of Humility
Proverbs 6:17 “17 A proud look, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood,”
17 A proud look, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood,
We are given strong and clear wisdom about this.
We should not be wise in our own eyes. Proverbs 3:5-7 “5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: Fear the Lord, and depart from evil.”
5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; And lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: Fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
It is called arrogancy. Proverbs 8:13 “13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the froward mouth, do I hate.”
13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the froward mouth, do I hate.
This continues in 11:2, 13:10, 16:5, 16:18-19, 21:2 and many more
Pride makes a fool of those who live by it. Proverbs 16:18-19 “18 Pride goeth before destruction, And an haughty spirit before a fall. 19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.”
18 Pride goeth before destruction, And an haughty spirit before a fall. 19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Eyes of humility give us a right view of God
Eyes of humility give us a right view of God
In a list of the things God hates, the first one mentioned is pride.
God values humility because He knows what pride does to us and because He knows that humility puts us in touch with Him, others, and ourselves.
What God means by humility is seen by the way Christ served His Father and His disciples.
Eyes of humility give us a right view of ourselves and others
Eyes of humility give us a right view of ourselves and others
God is watching the way we look at others.
We are inclined to have an exaggerated sense of our own opinions and interests, and a diminished awareness of the needs of others.
Because of our tendency toward pride, we need the cross, the Spirit, and the example of Christ
This truth is repeated by the same author in James 4:6 “6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
A tongue of truth
A tongue of truth
Proverbs 6:17 “17 A proud look, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood,”
17 A proud look, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood,
By lies of flattery, young people are persuaded to be physically intimate before marriage.
By countless denials, addicts keep help at arm’s length and drag those who love them through the living nightmares of their addiction.
By deception, marriage partners are betrayed, life savings are lost, and countless persons are led to believe that there is no higher purpose than to live for themselves.
Commitment that our mouth will speak truth. Proverbs 8:7 “7 For my mouth shall speak truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.”
7 For my mouth shall speak truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
People who slander are foolish. Proverbs 10:18 “18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, And he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.”
18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, And he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
Better to be poor and honest than lying and rich. Proverbs 19:1 “1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.”
1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
God hears all that comes from our tongues
God hears all that comes from our tongues
God is not apathetic towards our “small lies” or when we deny the truth to cover our sin.
God stands behind those who are willing to tell the truth even to their own temporary loss.
God’s attitude toward truth is clearly seen in Christ, who chose to trust His Father to the death rather than ever to speak a word of deception.
We need to be aware of the power that is in our tongue
We need to be aware of the power that is in our tongue
We are inclined to lie because of the embarrassment of the sin that is within us.
When we lie, we are choosing to trust our own ability to protect ourselves rather than God’s ability to forgive and bless us.
Because of our lies, we desperately need Christ’s payment for our sin, just as we also need His Spirit to fill us with His grace and truth.
This truth is repeated by the same author in James 3:6 “6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.”
6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
Hands of honest work
Hands of honest work
Proverbs 6:17 “17 A proud look, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood,”
17 A proud look, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood,
“Hands that shed innocent blood” are hands full of rebellion against God.
They are hands that have shoved aside the wisdom of God, which tells us that we are made to be satisfied with God’s blessing on the work of humble and honest hands.
The book of Proverbs is full of warnings against shortcuts that lead to disaster.
Solomon called for hands that work hard at marriage, child-rearing, business, and friendship.
God makes it clear that we have not been born into this world to go through life eating food that has been earned and prepared by others.
Proverbs 6:6 “6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise:”
6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; Consider her ways, and be wise:
Proverbs 12:24 “24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: But the slothful shall be under tribute.”
24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: But the slothful shall be under tribute.
Proverbs 18:9 “9 He also that is slothful in his work Is brother to him that is a great waster.”
9 He also that is slothful in his work Is brother to him that is a great waster.
survey shows that only 16 percent of the workers interviewed said they were doing the best job they could at work.
Same author, God, says in Ecc 5:18 “18 Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion.”
18 Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion.
A proper view of God should give us a proper view of work.
A proper view of God should give us a proper view of work.
God values honest work not only because it reflects the way He works in the world, but because it reflects the way He wants to work in and through us.
God rewards those who choose to work hard for relatively little, while others make themselves rich with the profits of fraud and deception.
God’s hatred for fraud and cheating, should be feared by every businessman.
God’s greatest work is seen in the work Christ did to give us the reward of an honest salvation.
What does our actions say about our trust in God’s Word concerning work.
What does our actions say about our trust in God’s Word concerning work.
Our tendency is to do honest work when others are watching and giving us the incentive to be productive.
Because of the fall of mankind into sin, we have become self-centered, wanting an easy life without working for it.
Our highest calling is to do our work with the perspective that we are working for God, not man.
A Good Heart
A Good Heart
Proverbs 6:18 “18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, Feet that be swift in running to mischief,”
18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, Feet that be swift in running to mischief,
God made our hearts for Himself.
Our reason for existence is to fear, to love, to honor, and to enjoy Him forever.
Our mission in life is to discover from the depths of our hearts the richness of His love for us and for others.
The book of Proverbs shows us the importance of the condition of our heart.
Proverbs 4:23 “23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.”
23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.
Proverbs 11:20 “20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: But such as are upright in their way are his delight.”
20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the Lord: But such as are upright in their way are his delight.
Proverbs 12:8 “8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.”
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
God cares about us completely; heart and all.
God cares about us completely; heart and all.
God wants us to be more concerned about what is in us than what is around us.
God promises to lead us through the circumstances of life as we give Him the ways and loves of our heart.
God’s emphasis on the condition of our hearts is seen clearly in the attitudes and teachings of the Lord Jesus.
We need to consider the condition of our heart
Our greatest needs are not needs of family, workplace, or bank account—our greatest needs are the needs of our own heart.
Because our tendency is to use our imagination for evil rather than for good, we would be lost without Christ’s payment for our sin and His Spirit to create within us a clean heart.
Feet of Caution
Feet of Caution
Proverbs 6:18 “18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, Feet that be swift in running to mischief,”
18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, Feet that be swift in running to mischief,
God values self-control and caution.
In all relationships and areas of life, He values feet that sense danger and stay clear of trouble.
He warns of feet that walk in the path of wickedness and edge curiously and dangerously close to temptation.
The Lord made feet to enable us to walk throughout all the earth in His service, not to carry us into trouble and misery.
He made feet to enable us to run from temptation, not to chase after evil.
Proverbs 4:14 “14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, And go not in the way of evil men.”
14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, And go not in the way of evil men.
Proverbs 4:26 “26 Ponder the path of thy feet, And let all thy ways be established.”
26 Ponder the path of thy feet, And let all thy ways be established.
Proverbs 19:2 “2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.”
2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
Cautious feet don’t just happen. They are the result of the other factors of wisdom that we have already considered.
Let God guide your steps
Let God guide your steps
From His perspective, God can see much farther down the road.
God wants us to develop a spirit of caution and self-discipline in everything we do.
God’s ability to see dangers we are apt to miss is seen in Christ’s warnings about the Pharisees who were some of the most religious and reputable people of His day.
The challenges we face
The challenges we face
We are more inclined to follow our heart and our desires than to think about where those unexamined and untested desires are taking us.
Because of our emotions, we often take off walking to sin
We continually need Christ not only for forgiveness but for His Spirit of guidance and direction.
Creators of right relationships
Creators of right relationships
Proverbs 6:19 “19 A false witness that speaketh lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.”
19 A false witness that speaketh lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.
This is not to say that God values peace at any cost.
The book of Proverbs shows that there is a time for conflict;
Parents are told not to withhold correction from children for fear of the child’s loud cries of protest.
A wise person is told to confront a fool without being dragged down to the fool’s level.
The Lord’s people are encouraged to be advocates of truth and justice, both of which have a way of making enemies along the way.
Throughout Proverbs, God helps us to take another look at what we are fighting about and why.
Proverbs 3:30 “30 Strive not with a man without cause, If he have done thee no harm.”
30 Strive not with a man without cause, If he have done thee no harm.
Proverbs 17:14 “14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.”
14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Proverbs 26:17 “17 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.”
17 He that passeth by, and meddleth with strife belonging not to him, Is like one that taketh a dog by the ears.
God as the ultimate example for our relationships
God as the ultimate example for our relationships
God is a God of relationships, and because of that, all wisdom is ultimately relational.
God’s love for peace is never at the expense of His love for truth and justice.
God’s example and standard for peace-making is seen in the example of Christ, who went to war with evil and evil men to draw people to God and to one another.
We must leave honestly about our relationships
We must leave honestly about our relationships
Our natural tendencies toward pride, lying, selfprotection, rewards without work, selfish hearts, and rashness incline us to divide more than to unite.
Because real peace comes from God, we cannot be a source of peace unless we are first at peace with Him.
We would be lost without Christ’s willingness to die for our sins of conflict so He could offer us peace with His Father.
What about when they don’t work?
What about when they don’t work?
Proverbs 3:9-10 “9 Honour the Lord with thy substance, And with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy presses shall burst out with new wine.”
9 Honour the Lord with thy substance, And with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
Proverbs 22:6 “6 Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
6 Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Christ Himself shows us that we must think carefully about the principles and promises of Proverbs.