November 4, 2020
Pro 23:9-18
Introduction
As I was going over Chapter 23 again, I found a common theme was repeated several times over in the chapter. While it appears a few times in the chapter 22 and chapter 24, it is clearly a common theme in chapter 23.
3 – Be not desirous
4 – Labour not to be rich
6 – Eat thou not the bread of the him
November 11, 2020
Proverbs 23:19-28
Introduction
There are a few things that we are told to do, in order to keep our heart right in a messed up world.
Prov. 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
This is not an unfamiliar theme in the book of Proverbs. The heart is an important issue that is discussed time and time again throughout the book of Proverbs.
December 2, 2020
Proverbs 23:29-35
Introduction
People like to discount the Old Testament, because they want to live how their flesh desires. They don’t want to be under rules. The Book of Proverbs is in the Old Testament, and is not a book of rules, but rather presents Wise principles to live by! They perfectly coincide with the New Testament principles we are given.
Modern day christianity wants to say it is ok to ‘social drink’. The principles in the Word of God paint a very clear portrait of why that is a problem. There is not a more clear passage of Scripture on the dangers of wine, alcohol, and drunkenness. Many who grew up with a drunk can tell you first hand how damaging alcohol can be.
January 6, 2021
Proverbs 24:1-9
Introduction
1Cor. 3:10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
Whether you realize it or not, every day you live your life, you are adding another brick to your life. Every single day, you are constantly building this thing we call your life. God would caution you to be careful, take heed, on how you build your life.
January 13, 2021
Proverbs 24:10
Introduction
Proverbs 24 covers a topic that I don’t think we have covered this clearly. These two proverbs are quite interesting, and though they are distinctly different, they are also related well.
These are meaty topics, this is not the milk of the Word, as Peter described. I hope and pray it is a blessing, thought provoking, challenging and something that we can grow on.
January 20, 2021
Proverbs 24:15-20
Introduction
The verses we have for tonight, could not be more appropriate or timely. I could not have planned, or picked a more timely passage. I don’t say that lightly or other than simply a statement of fact. God orchestrates things according to His will… and sometimes He very well changes our will to match His plan.
Written for the wicked
January 27, 2021
Proverbs 24:23-26
Introduction
We have a nice little paragraph in which the author clearly states the purpose of this paragraph. “These things belong to the wise.” In other words, he lays out a few “Attributes of a Wise Person” to help us have a clear concise view of what they are. If you desire to be wise, you will take note of these few attributes, and strive to practice them in your life.
February 3, 2021
Proverbs 24:27
Introduction
You may not think of yourself as a leader, but in reality, you probably are a leader in some form or fashion. Fathers are to be leaders of their families… therefore they are leaders. Mothers are to be leaders to their children and spend a great deal of time teaching, many times simply by example. You may be a manager at work, and lead people. You may be a business owner, and carry more responsibility on your shoulders. It doesn’t matter if you lead few, or lead a multitude, you should strive to do the best at whatever you do in life. Leadership is not something to be taken lightly. It is also one of those areas that we all could use improvement in.
February 10, 2021
Proverbs 24:30-34
Introduction
As laziness becomes more prominent in the world, it also invades the church as well. It is something we need to guard against in our own lives.
If you are idle in Christ’s work, you are active in the devil’s work. - Spurgeon
The Book of Proverbs deals very hard blows against sluggards, and Christian ministers do well frequently to denounce the great sin of idleness, which is the mother of a huge family of sins. - Spurgeon
Proverbs 23:29-30-35
Introduction
Some years ago I was preaching through the book of Proverbs. I came across this incredible passage dealing with wine, alcohol and strong drink. The application can be made to any drug that impairs your ability to think clearly.
If you are driving a car and found to be driving under the influence, in Ohio, it is called OVI (Operating a vehicle under the influence). Any drug that impairs your ability to think clearly and react appropriately.