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Intro
Text - Proverbs 22.17-19
Title - The “Dont’s” of Practical Wisdom
Series - Lessons from the Book of Proverbs
Subject Sentence
Sometimes, the easiest way to share wisdom is by giving direct instructions.
Examples -
Do not litter
Do not cross yellow line
Do not blow horn
These wise sayings contain almost everything a person needs -
what not to do
what are the consequences
These wise sayings are mostly spoken in a negative way in order to provide the most impact and cause the hearer to listen and ponder.
List of “Dont’s” in the Book of Proverbs
Do not rob the poor nor oppress the afflicted
What it means
do not take advantage of those who cannot compete with you
the disabled or PWD, in a public transport or similar situation
The reasons
God attends to their pleadings
What is the consequences
God can turn against you on their behalf
Do not make friends with the angry and the furious
What it means
don’t tolerate bad attitude
Reasons
the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God
angry people attract violence
Consequence
you might become like them in the end
Example
Social media are full of angry expressions
Do not become surety
What it means
do not guarantee other people’s debt
Consequence
you might end up paying their debts
Do not remove the ancient landmark
What it means
it may mean robbing other people of their property
this is usually done against the poor
Consequences
God’s vengeance on their behalf
Do not desire the delicacies of a ruler
ruler - a secular ruler or man in authority, which are usually rich
What it means
earthly rulers often have ulterior motives when inviting people to dine with them
control your excitement for food
Consequences
you might fall into a trap like “utang na loob”
Example
politicians who “give away” food and stuff usually do this to secure people’s votes
Do not overwork to be rich
What it means
don’t work just to become rich in material things
know why you want to become “rich”
set a limit to your work
Consequences
we may become too busy for earthly things…
we may become slaves to money and wealth
we may lose our vision of the more important things in life
Do not eat the bread of a miser
miser - stingy
What it means
the stingy does not give with a cheerful heart
you will not be satisfied
Do not speak in the hearing of a fool
What it means
there are “fools” who are past correction and instruction, they will never appreciate wise counsel
whether you answer a fool or not, the outcome is stille the same
Consequences
your words and effort are wasted
Do not withhold correction to a child
What it means
correction and discipline does not kill a child
rather, they deliver his soul from destruction
Do not envy sinners
What it means
don’t feel bad when sinners progress
don’t follow their ways
Consequence
Do not mix with winebibbers
What it means
don’t join yourself with drunkards
Do not despise your parents when they are old
What it means
don’t consider old parents a burden or useless people
Consequence
Do not quarrel against a righteous man
What it means
when your opponent is in the right, it is best to give in or acknowledge your wrong
Consequence
the Lord upholds the righteous
Do not rejoice when your enemy falls
What it means
don’t rejoice when people you have something against falls
your attitude is more important to God than their fall
Consequence
God can reverse the situation when God is displeased at your attitude
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