Wise King Foolish King
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Proverbs 16:10-15;27-29
A divine sentence is in the lips of the king:
His mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
Truly the Crown is heavy on the head of he who wears it.
And chapter 16 Solomon stresses to his son, the certainty and the steady hand he must have as a king. He elevates the office of the king so that will not make the mistake of thinking the authority given to him by God is a little value or effect. It is from this high position. Solomon tells him the impact of his judgments. He explains the permanency of his decisions. From the mouth of the king will come, the rule of the populous every man’s struggling to survive in the Hebrew kingdom, every wife, hoping for success in her home child, who dreams of becoming someone great. All rises and falls and bones choices and Rome will live long enough to learn that a king has to live with his decisions and the fallout will affect everyone he leads. So we read the end of verse 10 as a warning there’s no going back. There’s no wiggle room. There’s no play in the system, set course and stay your course. No one wants to follow and indecisive man.
James warns he will be unstable in all his ways.
A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
The WHY is explained at the beginning of verse 10 why do peoples lives hang on the leaders words because when done correctly
the authority is standing in the place of God.
His or her authority points to the one great authority all obedience is obedience to the one great authority and rebellion isn’t authority to that rebellion, I have spoken at length about the believers responsibility to his government in the last year and those messages can be found. Let us understand that when rightfully done. good authorities reflect well on our grand authority.
What is heartbreaking?
In a generation of rebels? We not only forget how to follow. We also forget how to lead who was the whale of Israel that the godly man
The fact that our position by default is to rebel against authority stop us from learning how to handle authority ourselves. And if we ever do become the authority, it is heartbreaking to the wives and children who have to follow a man who’s default is rebel without ever having to learn how to follow a godly authority. he will struggle to be a godly authority, mom, who never had to yield or required herself to submit failed to understand the gravity of a child who refuses to submit
It is the word of the divine that is in the mouth of the king mom and dad and your home. Your word is as God‘s word in prayer can only be you would lead your home in such a way.
That you would lead your business in such a way.
That would lead your church in such a way as God would himself.
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good:
And whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.
You have to ask why does this matter so much to the Lord?
And that comes from this verse.
One. You represent him.
Two. Others are depending on you.
Father, husband, teacher, boss officer, governor, each of these roles represent people to whom you minister and their lives matter to God God loved them and gifted them a leader.
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
When God wanted to give his church Every chance of success, he gave them profits, apostles, pastors, and teachers, because he wanted them to have leaders to get them to success.
And I wanna be a godly leader for the benefit of my God who deserves a good example.
For my family who need a godly man and woman in their life
When we say godly, what do we mean?
God gives us the definition in this text:
-Godliness is being honest and fair.
-Godliness is doing good with people and without.
-Godliness is using your words only for right.
-Godliness is refusing the poison of anger.
-Godliness is wanting to be a blessing more than to be blessed.
1. Godliness is being honest and fair (Prov. 16:11)
• God commands fairness because He is a God of justice, and dishonest scales are an abomination to Him.
• When we act justly, we reflect the character of God and honor Him in our dealings with others.
• Dishonesty may bring short-term gain, but God values integrity over profit.
Application:
• In business, ensure that your transactions are fair and transparent, even when no one is watching.
• Treat people equally, regardless of their status or what they can offer you in return.
Illustration from Jesus:
For the illustration of Jesus dealing fairly, you could use the example of Jesus and Zacchaeus.
When Jesus encountered Zacchaeus, a tax collector known for exploiting people, He didn’t condemn him immediately. Instead, Jesus treated him with fairness and dignity by choosing to dine at Zacchaeus’ house (Luke 19:1-10). This fair and gracious approach led Zacchaeus to repent and make restitution, promising to pay back four times what he had wrongfully taken. Jesus’ fairness brought about genuine transformation in Zacchaeus’ life.
2. Godliness is doing good with people and without (Prov. 16:12)
• A godly person does not merely seek to be good in public but maintains a private devotion to goodness when no one is looking.
• True righteousness is consistent in all contexts, whether we are around others or alone.
• God’s standard for holiness doesn’t change with our circumstances, and neither should our behavior.
Application:
• Reflect Christlike kindness and generosity both at home and in public.
• When faced with temptation in secret, choose to honor God by doing good.
Illustration from Jesus:
• Jesus prayed in secret, often withdrawing to quiet places to spend time with His Father (Luke 5:16). He wasn’t just righteous in public; His private life reflected deep devotion to God.
3. Godliness is using your words only for right (Prov. 16:13)
• Words have the power to build up or tear down, and the godly person uses speech for righteousness and truth.
• Speaking truth in love is a mark of wisdom, whereas deceptive or harmful words cause destruction.
• God honors those who speak truthfully, and right speech preserves relationships and trust.
Application:
• Choose to speak words of encouragement, avoiding gossip and slander.
• In difficult conversations, make it your goal to speak with grace and truth, reflecting Christ.
Illustration from Jesus:
Jesus used His words to bless and heal others, such as when He spoke life into Lazarus’ dead body (John 11:43-44). His words were always right, powerful, and full of truth.
4. Godliness is refusing the poison of anger (Prov. 16:14)
• Unchecked anger leads to sin and destroys relationships, but godliness involves self-control.
• The Bible says to be “slow to anger” because uncontrolled wrath reflects a lack of trust in God’s sovereignty.
• Godly people seek peace rather than retaliation, choosing to extend grace instead of holding onto anger.
Application:
• When you feel anger rising, pause, pray, and choose a response that honors God.
• Seek reconciliation quickly when conflict arises instead of allowing anger to fester.
Illustration from Jesus:
When Jesus was mocked and falsely accused during His trial, He did not retaliate in anger. He remained calm and submitted to God’s will, even though He had the power to destroy His enemies (Matthew 26:63-64).
5. Godliness is wanting to be a blessing more than to be blessed (Prov. 16:15)
• A godly person finds joy in serving others rather than seeking their own gain.
• The heart of godliness is outward-focused, always looking to bless and uplift others in the name of Christ.
• God blesses those who bless others, as the life of service is one that reflects the love of Jesus.
Application:
• In your relationships, look for opportunities to serve and meet others’ needs before seeking your own.
• Make it a daily practice to pray for someone else’s needs, rather than only focusing on your own requests.
Illustration from Jesus:
Jesus washed the feet of His disciples, modeling humility and service (John 13:3-17). Though He was their Lord, He chose to bless them by serving, teaching us that greatness comes through serving others.
These verses are in direct contrast to the UNGODLY found in verse 27-29
In contrast the UNGODLY king.
Diggeth up evil…
Lips of fire…
Sows strife…
Divides friends…
Tempt others with sin…
To you the authority of your home the leader of others who depend on you to whom you represent the Father this behavior is off limits.
TARGET: Many of us see GOD in this light as someone who is hard and constantly cutting and digging up your sin and dividing you from the world and just waiting for you to sin. My friend these come from a fallen flesh that loves the world and hates God. And it is God in heaven that So loved you that he sent his only begotten Son that you might be saved. IT is God who casts your sins away from you it is God who mends broken relationships, speaks love, walks with you in temptation.
Sadly, it is the aforementioned rebel that sees God as the UnGodly king. But the Cross proves something different.
