Today, Pastor Rick Brown shares a message from Proverbs 28–29 looking closely at nine keywords: boldness, stability, resisting, understanding, responding, dangerous, oppression, corruption, and riots.
God blesses a land with a man of understanding and knowledge. As we discover in Lions of Freedom, great and godly leaders can be a powerful blessing to a nation. Don’t miss this opportunity to listen in, friends. I know you’ll be encouraged!
1. Boldness
Proverbs 28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion.
2. Stability
Proverbs 28:2 When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily.
But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
3. Resisting
Proverbs 28:4 To reject the law is to praise the wicked; to obey the law is to fight them.
4. Understanding
Proverbs 28:5 Evil people don’t understand justice,but those who follow the Lord understand completely.
5. Responding
Proverbs 28:12 When the godly succeed, everyone is glad. When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
6. Dangerous
Proverbs 28:15 A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.
7. Oppression
Proverbs 28:16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people, but one who hates corruption will have a long life.
8. Corruption
Proverbs 29:4 The king establishes the land by justice, But he who receives bribes overthrows it.
9. Riots
Proverbs 29:8 Scoffers set a city aflame, But wise men turn away wrath.
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