The Righteous In Proverbs
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HOW DOES ONE BECOME RIGHTEOUS?
By learning wisdom from the Lord - Prov. 2:9
Then you will discern righteousness and justice And equity and every good course.
By running to the Lord for guidance & safety - Prov. 18:10
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe.
By pursuing after it - Prov. 21:21 Cf. Mt. 6:33
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
He who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness and honor.
II. HOW IS RIGHTEOUSNESS MANIFESTED?
II. HOW IS RIGHTEOUSNESS MANIFESTED?
By not being a “know it all,” but a learner - Prov. 9:9
Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser, Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.
By having a hope for the future - Prov. 10:28 14:32
The hope of the righteous is gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes.
The wicked is thrust down by his wrongdoing, But the righteous has a refuge when he dies.
By not being overcome by worry - Prov. 10:30 Cf. Phil. 4:6f
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
The righteous will never be shaken, But the wicked will not dwell in the land.
By having a smooth path - Prov. 11:5
The righteousness of the blameless will smooth his way, But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.
By not being “wishy-washy” -Prov. 11:19
He who is steadfast in righteousness will attain to life, And he who pursues evil will bring about his own death.
By having godly desires - Prov. 11:23
The desire of the righteous is only good, But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
By being a good example -Prov. 12:26
The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
By having pure thoughts - Prov. 12:5
The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
By being sensitive - Prov. 12:10 ; 29:7
A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
The righteous is concerned for the rights of the poor, The wicked does not understand such concern.
By guarding words - Prov. 12:13 ; 13:5
An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.
A righteous man hates falsehood, But a wicked man acts disgustingly and shamefully.
By being a fighter - Prov. 13:6 ; 28:1
The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion.
Righteousness guards the one whose way is blameless, But wickedness subverts the sinner.
By being a hard worker - Prov. 20:26
A wise king winnows the wicked, And drives the threshing wheel over them.
By not giving up - Prov. 24:16
For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of calamity.
By hating evil - Prov. 29:27
An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, And he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked.
WHAT IS THE VALUE OF BEING RIGHTEOUS?
WHAT IS THE VALUE OF BEING RIGHTEOUS?
It gives one the true riches of life - Prov. 8:18 ,19 ; 11:18 ; 13:21 ; 15:6
“Riches and honor are with me, Enduring wealth and righteousness.
“My fruit is better than gold, even pure gold, And my yield better than choicest silver.
The wicked earns deceptive wages, But he who sows righteousness gets a true reward.
Adversity pursues sinners, But the righteous will be rewarded with prosperity.
Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, But trouble is in the income of the wicked.
It delivers from death - Prov. 10:2 ; 11:4
Ill-gotten gains do not profit, But righteousness delivers from death.
Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.
Your memory will live on - Prov. 10:7
The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot.
It will keep you out of trouble - Prov. 11:6 ,8 ; 12:21
The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, But the treacherous will be caught by their own greed.
The righteous is delivered from trouble, But the wicked takes his place.
No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble.
It will be a blessing to others after your death -Prov. 11:21 ; 20:7
Assuredly, the evil man will not go unpunished, But the descendants of the righteous will be delivered.
It will be a blessing to others during your life -
Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people.
The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
God will establish you - Prov. 12:7
The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
IV. GOD AND THE RIGHTEOUS.
IV. GOD AND THE RIGHTEOUS.
He loves them - Prov. 15:9
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But He loves one who pursues righteousness.
He hears their prayers - Prov. 15:29 ; 10:24
The Lord is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous.
What the wicked fears will come upon him, But the desire of the righteous will be granted.
He cares for physical needs - Prov. 10:3 ; 11:28 ; 13:25
The Lord will not allow the righteous to hunger, But He will reject the craving of the wicked.
He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like the green leaf.
The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in need.
He blesses them instead of cursing - Prov. 3:33 ; 10:6 ; 11:31
The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, But He blesses the dwelling of the righteous.
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
If the righteous will be rewarded in the earth, How much more the wicked and the sinner!
V. THE “PATH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS”.
V. THE “PATH OF RIGHTEOUSNESS”.
Is the path taken by good men - Prov. 2:20
So you will walk in the way of good men And keep to the paths of the righteous.
Is fair, peaceable (non-violent) - Prov. 4:18
But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, That shines brighter and brighter until the full day.
Is just - Prov. 8:20 ; 16:8
“I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice,
Better is a little with righteousness Than great income with injustice.
Is true living - Prov. 12:28
In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.
VI. THE MOUTH OF THE RIGHTEOUS.
VI. THE MOUTH OF THE RIGHTEOUS.
Speaks truth - Prov. 8:7
“For my mouth will utter truth; And wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
Makes life more enjoyable - Prov. 10:11 ; 16:13
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved.
Is like precious silver - Prov. 10:20
The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little.
Provides substance to others - Prov. 10:21
The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of understanding.
Flows with wisdom - Prov. 10:31
The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out.
Is not perverse - Prov. 10:32
The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverted.