4 * Remove the dross from silver,. lives his Christianity. The good things that we have stored in our heart can be drawn Proverbs 20:14 "[It is] naught, [it is] naught, saith the buyer: but when he is studied regularly would still have the Bible hidden away in our heart. Moses taught: “When you make a vow to the LORD your God, be prompt in fulfilling whatever you promised Him. 3.  Don’t let your mouth take you where your character can’t keep you. Proverbs 20:2. In verse 15, what is more precious than gold and rubies? CHAPTER 25. Proverbs 20:3 "[It is] an honor for a man to cease from strife: but every fool The Paperback Bible presents the Bible by the Book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. The Holy Spirit will quicken Solomon asked the question, “How then can anyone understand their own way?”  That is a good question.  I know I could not understand my own way without God and neither could any Biblical character or anyone alive today for that matter.  Jeremiah, for example, had an experience with God where God explained to him that before he was ever born he was destined to be a prophet.  Jeremiah was intimidated about the awesomeness of the responsibility.  Standing before people and speaking for God is not to be taken lightly.  Jeremiah was afraid, but the Lord calmed His fears and said, “Look, I have put My words in your mouth!” (Jer 1:9).  In other words, it’s like God said, “Son, calm down.  To be a prophet you need to be able to speak my words, so since I have destined you to be a prophet, then I am obligated to fulfill my part of the deal.  Here, here are my words and I have placed them in your mouth.  I have done my part, now all I need you to do is yours.”  After this experience Jeremiah’s life was never the same.  He found his purpose and he sought to fulfill it.  I could teach an entire series on this verse alone, but I will stop here for today. This morning we continue our series entitled, “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.”  Other translations say, “Kings” where this one says, “Leaders.”  Understanding the king’s power, especially in Solomon’s time, was extremely important because it was absolute.  If the king was in bad mood, everyone could suffer.  If the king was unhappy with you, for whatever reason, he could have you put to death.  There were no checks or balances, no restrictions of power, and no term limits.  A king, being a sovereign, was a supreme ruler of his territory – period.  This power could be used positively or negatively; with dramatic results either way. In our society today, many (Prov 20:14 NLT)  The buyer haggles over the price, saying, “It’s worthless,” then brags about getting a bargain! While it is a book about wisdom and how we can and should pursue that, the book is ultimately a guide to pleasing God and our fellow man. In the last chapter Solomon said, “Anyone who burns with anger must pay for it. 7. God’s security in our lives. Greater Is Coming (Pt.29) Appreciate But Never Settle. 2.  As a Godly leader the Father expects you to set high standards and then have the courage to enforce them. with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit”. So if our spirit has already been saved and our body will eventually be saved, then what should be our focus today?  You got it!  The salvation of our soul.  Our soul is comprised of our mind (the way we think), emotions (the way we feel), and will (the way we choose).  When we come to God our soul is already conditioned to think, feel, and choose a certain way.  Most of us came to God with a soul that was not conditioned to think, feel, or choose in ways that are pleasing to Him.  Dr. Finace Bush says, “This new man in an old body needs a new mind!”. Proverbs 20:7 "The just [man] walketh in his integrity: his children [are] |  Faith is not fact. Whenever I think of Proverbs, I think of rich truth. He walks in his salvation every day. Greater Is Coming (Pt.47) Don’t Get Offended! And do not protest to the temple messenger, “My vow was a mistake.”  Why should God be angry at what you say and destroy the work of your hands?” (Ecc 5:4-6). Before I close I want to be clear, the Father is NOT against wealth, not by a long shot.  The Lord made Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, Solomon, and many others extremely wealthy.  But He did it His way and when it comes progressively you are prepared to handle the responsibility of the opportunities the money opens you to.  In the 10th chapter Solomon explained that when the blessing of the LORD brings wealth, trouble doesn’t come with it (10:22). Solomon tells us that when a king gets involved in a case he weighs all the evidence and he has a knack for distinguishing the bad (exaggerated, overstated, embellished) from the good.  The English Standard Version translation of this verse brings the out; it reads: “A king who sits on the throne of judgment winnows all evil with his eyes.”  A just king could detect (or winnow / sift out; cross ref. good to your enemies. This morning we continue our series entitled, “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.”  While what Solomon tells us this morning seems like common sense, you would be amazed to see how many people are willing to confide in gossips.  We have all met people who ‘can’t hold their water.’  In other words, these people chomp at the proverbial bit to share whatever information has been shared with them, especially if it was shared under the condition of confidence.  In Spanish we call these type people “Radio Bembe.”  The word “Bembe” is a slang reference to a person’s lips.  The “Radio” reference is to give the idea that whatever you tell this person will be transmitted over his or her own personal broadcast system.  The English equivalent would be the nickname “WLIP;” referring to the person radio call sign format.  So if you tell this person anything of significance it will be broadcasted over WLIP. Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness — “Most men are ready enough to claim to themselves a large share of piety and virtue;” but a faithful man who can find? Proverbs chapter 20 KJV (King James Version) ... 1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. If you lie around sleeping all 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. a. So what does this mean to you today? Absolutely not! A person may think their own ways are right, but the LORD weighs the heart. (1-5) The arts of seducers, with warnings against them.  I know You walk with me everywhere I go, therefore I declare, by faith, that I will not take You places You should not be.  I will not grieve You by disrespecting Your presence.  I lay everything at Your feet.  Every part of my life is naked and open before You.  Cleanse me, purge me, purify me, and use me for Your glory!  In Jesus’ name.  Amen! Closing Confession:  Father, I declare by faith that I don’t have to wake up in a jail cell or a hospital bed to develop the desire to change.  I am Your child and Your Word tells me that I am destined to be conformed to the image of Your Son Jesus.  I don’t fight the process.  I want to daily become more and more like Jesus.  I declare that I will.  I have been through enough already.  I don’t need any more pain to get me to the point where I willingly submit to You and Your process.  I receive Your Word with gladness, I humbly submit to Your correction, I listen for Your still small voice, and I heed the counsel of those that You have assigned to speak into my life.  As I do this I will grow, develop, and mature into the person You desire for me to be!  In Jesus’ name.  Amen! counsel. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. 1:8), and from wisdom herself (Prov. 4.  Don’t succumb to the temptations to sin. Chapter 31. It begins by praising wisdom—which it will repeatedly do throughout the course of its thirty-one chapters. 4.  Pray BEFORE making a vow to anything or anyone – especially when God is involved. both of them.". This morning we continue our series entitled, “Unlocking the Power of Proverbs – Walking in the Wisdom of God.”  Solomon does not cut any corners when he states that alcohol will turn you into mocker (which does not represent God well) and it will altar your judgment so bad that you will be prone to embarrassing physical altercations (which should never happen for the child of God).  This entire book (Proverbs) is about learning, applying, and walking in the wisdom of God.  With that in mind Solomon plainly states that those who consume alcohol, only to be led astray by it – doing things they only regret later – CANNOT BE WISE! Closing Confession:  Father, I thank You for Your standard.  Your Word is true and it is the ruler by which I judge my decisions.  Christ Jesus died to pay the penalty for my sin and His blood makes me righteous.  I declare, by faith, that I will walk in the righteousness Christ Jesus died to give me.  I walk in the newness of life.  I no longer participate in the unrighteous practices of the world.  I am different.  I am light and I shine I the midst of darkness.  I do what’s right, because it’s right, even when no one else is looking.  In Jesus’ name.  Amen!  I have rejected him, because I do not judge as people judge. It means that the Father expects you to honor your parents.  It does not matter how old you are or how old they are, your parents have a special place in God’s heart, so they should have one in yours.  Now, if you dishonor, disregard, and disrespect your parents you WILL reap what you sow and it will NOT be pleasant; it may even cause a premature death! This book was written mainly by Solomon, the wisest king ever to rule, however some of the later sections are written by Lemuel and Agur. (Prov 20:15 NLT)  Wise words are more valuable than much gold and many rubies. 1 These also are proverbs of Solomon. king is fear of what he can do to you on this earth. It means that your decisions are VERY important.  Not only do your decisions impact your future, but they will also have an impact on the lives of your born and unborn descendants.  So live your life in such a way that you will: 1) be a practical example of righteousness for your children that is worthy of emulation and 2) leave a spiritual inheritance that will positively impact your children’s children and beyond. long, every story in the world has already been tried on them. 2.  When you are the leader:  If you are a leader, you must remember the importance of preparing yourself to lead.  Spend time in prayer BEFORE you spend time with your people.  Cast your cares and concerns on God; receive His joy, peace and wisdom, and enter each day ready to make a difference.  If you do you will lift your subordinates UP TO YOUR LEVEL. How is the only way to cleanse the heart from sin? Only a fool would refuse Jesus and live in * [ 20:3 ] The honor that one might seek to gain from fighting comes of itself to the person who refrains from fighting. Greater Is Coming (Pt.64) ENJOY THE WAIT! This is clearly contrary to understanding. In other words, never underestimate the influence YOU can have as a Godly leader.  Whether it’s at home (over your family), at work (over your subordinates), or at church (over the LORD’s flock), the countenance of the leader will set the environment for the led.  In the military we call this the “Command Climate.”  The Commander sets the climate for those under his or her command, and if the climate is negative, rest assured the command will be negative and people will be apprehensive about presenting new ideas, in fear of being ‘shot down’ (or in Solomon’s time, killed).  Once you stifle creativity, it’s just a matter of time before your organization’s productivity diminishes and progress is brought to a standstill.  However, if your climate is positive and you foster an environment where creativity is welcomed and rewarded, you will have an organization that is inventive, ingenious, and industrious. a. (1-9) The advantages of wisdom.  And a person who refuses to work goes hungry” (19:15).  Those are references to laziness, which leads to poverty.  On the side of the equation, in chapter 10 Solomon said, “He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth” (v.4).  In the 12th chapter he said, “Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense” (v.11) and “If you are lazy, you will never get what you are after, but if you work hard, you will get a fortune” (v.27).  He must do exactly what he said he would do” (Deut 30:2).  The language Moses used is strong and the message is loud and clear!  In Ecclesiastes Solomon drives this home again, saying: “When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it. will have Jesus Christ as your help.  So you must honor God with your body” (1st Cor 3:16 & 1st Cor 6:19,20). Verse 1 Here is, 1. We must be very careful not to in Hebrews 11). 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