Scattereth away all evil with his eyes. (3)

The Eyes of the Lord are upon our lives.

Proverbs 20:8 (KJV 1900)

8 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment Scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

Zoom Out - Placing It in the Larger Story

Proverbs advances the overarching theme of the Bible, which is God’s calling, preserving, and shaping a people for himself

The book provides wisdom for reflecting God’s glory in the details of daily life and in one’s relationships.

It demonstrates clearly that God’s ways are intensely practical and apply to every aspect of his people’s lives.

The main emphasis of the book is to show that relating rightly to God involves, first, seeking to understand his truth, and second, embracing and obeying that truth.

There are four primary characters in Proverbs:

The wise are those who embrace God’s covenant.

Fools, on the other hand, are opposed to God, yet they are not beyond hope.

The simple are those who remain uncommitted to either wisdom or folly, and because of that they are easily misled.

The scoffer is proud and arrogant and scorns God’s ways.

Review:

I do not want our King to see me drunk and I do this by not drinking nor needing to drink.

I do not want the King seeing me covering my lack of integrity by writing my own press releases.

I do not want our King to see me being easily provoked because I know my anger can be destructive.

I do not want our King to see me meddling where I should not meddle

I do not want the King hear me making lame excuses for the responsibilities He has given me.

I do not want the King seeing me covering my lack of integrity by writing my own press releases.

I do not want our King seeing me using unfair business practices.

I do not want our King to see me sleeping when I should be awake nor do I want Him to find me awake when I should be sleeping.

I do not want our King seeing me keeping a tale bearer in business.

I do not want the King to see my dishonoring my parents.

I do not want the King see me mismanaging His unexpected blessings in my life.

I do not want our King seeing me keeping a tale bearer in business.

I do not want the King seeing me usurping His authority and seeking my own revenge.

Proverbs 20:22 KJV 1900

22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; But wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee.

Good example about how this is not about behavior modification but trusting God. Dependent on God.

Bitterness: unresolved violation of your justice system (brings hurt and anger) - Jim Schettler

Christians never need revenge.

1 Peter 4:19 (KJV 1900)

19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit (trust) the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.

How do we do good to those who are hurting us?

It is important when we think about what it means to enable someone. (HALO)

According to the will of God defines suffering.

Is he saying God will decide if we suffer or not?

Is it saying we should suffer in the proper way?

Not sure but both are true.

What are we commanded to do?

Trust God with your life

Do good to those who cause you suffer.

How do we do good to those who hurt us?

fully depending on God

How should we think about God? Seen in the way we view him faithful, Creator

Luke 23:46 (KJV 1900)

46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.

The promise that frees us from an unforgiving, bitter, vengeful spirit is the promise that God will settle our accounts.

Romans 12:19 (KJV 1900)

19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

I do not want the King to hear of me making rash and foolish vows that I cannot pay.

Proverbs 20:25 KJV 1900

25 It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, And after vows to make inquiry.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary 20:25

Making rash promises without thinking them through is dangerous (cf. Deut. 23:21–23; Ecc. 5:4–5). Making a vow rashly and then considering what he did can get a person in as much trouble as if he stepped into an animal trap. It is better to think before acting.

Sure you all are aware of Jepthah and his daughter. Judges 11

Jepthah made a rash vow trying to show his allegiance and win acceptance among the others

I do not know if she was killed. I believe she was but the story shows us the danger of rash vows.

Paul wanted to go to Corinth

2 Corinthians 1:15 (KJV 1900)

15 And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit;

Paul had evidently communicated to the church in Corinth that he was coming. And then, he had to change his plans.

We need to let our yes and our nos mean something.

James 5:12 (KJV 1900)

12 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Paul had evidently communicated to the church in Corinth that he was coming. And then, he had to change his plans.

2 Corinthians 1:17–18 (KJV 1900)

17 When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?

18 But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay.

So, Paul’s defense for not following through on his initial plan was that he was motivated not by fear or selfishness but by love:

2 Corinthians 1:23–24 (KJV 1900)

23 Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.

24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand.

Here is some terminology we should use for everyday life.

Acts 16:10 (KJV 1900)

10 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.

Our committments should be qualified.

James 4:15 (KJV 1900)

15 For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.

Seems like vows are a necessary part of life

Ecclesiastes 5:4–5 (KJV 1900)

4 When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.

5 Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.