Message for 07/16/2023 "Proverbs - Wisdom Really Works" by Justin McTeer.
*All verses are NLT unless otherwise noted*
Proverbs 3:13-18 - Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. 14 For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. 15 Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. 16 She offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left. 17 She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying. 18 Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.
1 Kings 3:5-12 - That night the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you!” 6 Solomon replied, “You showed great and faithful love to your servant my father, David, because he was honest and true and faithful to you. And you have continued to show this great and faithful love to him today by giving him a son to sit on his throne. 7 “Now, O Lord my God, you have made me king instead of my father, David, but I am like a little child who doesn’t know his way around. 8 And here I am in the midst of your own chosen people, a nation so great and numerous they cannot be counted! 9 Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours?” 10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom. 11 So God replied, “Because you have asked for wisdom in governing my people with justice and have not asked for a long life or wealth or the death of your enemies— 12 I will give you what you asked for! I will give you a wise and understanding heart such as no one else has had or ever will have!
Proverbs 1:1-4 - These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel. 2 Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise. 3 Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair. 4 These proverbs will give insight to the simple, knowledge and discernment to the young.
Proverbs 16:3 - Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:31 - Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life.
Number One
Proverbs 1:7a - Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,
Proverbs 14:26-27 - Those who fear the Lord are secure; he will be a refuge for their children. 27 Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.
Psalms 14:1a - Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.”
Number Two
Proverbs 4:5-8 - Get wisdom; develop good judgment. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them. 6 Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you. 7 Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. 8 If you prize wisdom, she will make you great. Embrace her, and she will honor you.
Isaiah 11:1-2 - Out of the stump of David’s family will grow a shoot— yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root. 2 And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.
Number Three
Proverbs 25:28 - A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.
Proverbs 19:18 - Discipline your children while there is hope. Otherwise you will ruin their lives.
Number Four
Proverbs 27:6 - Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.
Proverbs 10:8a - The wise are glad to be instructed,
Proverbs 10:17 - People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray.
Number Five
Proverbs 10:16 - The earnings of the godly enhance their lives, but evil people squander their money on sin.
Proverbs 11:25 - The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.
Number Six
Proverbs 12:24 - Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave.
Number Seven
Proverbs 17:28 - Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
Proverbs 13:3 - Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.
Number Eight
Proverbs 5:15-17 - Drink water from your own well— share your love only with your wife. 16 Why spill the water of your springs in the streets, having sex with just anyone? 17 You should reserve it for yourselves. Never share it with strangers.
Proverbs 6:30-35 - Excuses might be found for a thief who steals because he is starving. 31 But if he is caught, he must pay back seven times what he stole, even if he has to sell everything in his house. 32 But the man who commits adultery is an utter fool, for he destroys himself. 33 He will be wounded and disgraced. His shame will never be erased. 34 For the woman’s jealous husband will be furious, and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge. 35 He will accept no compensation, nor be satisfied with a payoff of any size
Number Nine
Proverbs 13:20 - Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.
Number 10
Proverbs 16:14-15 - The anger of the king is a deadly threat; the wise will try to appease it. 15 When the king smiles, there is life; his favor refreshes like a spring rain.
