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Sovereignty & Responsibility in Proverbs…

The Paradox of Sovereignty & Responsibility…

  1. God is absolutely sovereign, but His sovereignty never functions in Scripture to reduce human responsibility.
  2. Human beings are responsible creatures- that is, they choose, they believe, they disobey, they respond, and there is moral significance in their choices; but human responsibility never functions in Scripture to diminish God’s sovereignty or to make God absolutely contingent.

Attempts to Resolve the Paradox…

  • Unbiblical Attempts: Deny Sovereignty or Deny Responsibility
  • Specific Sovereignty: Human freedom places no limitations on divine sovereignty.
  • General Sovereignty: Human freedom does place some limitations on divine sovereignty.

Mystery…

The bottom line…

  1. Fear the LORD
  2. Make wise, God-honoring choices
  3. Rest in God’s control
]]> As we accept responsibility for our lives and make wise decisions, we can rest in the fact that God is sovereign over all things. In part 9 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 16:9.

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Study Notes

Sovereignty & Responsibility in Proverbs…

The Paradox of Sovereignty & Responsibility…

  1. God is absolutely sovereign, but His sovereignty never functions in Scripture to reduce human responsibility.
  2. Human beings are responsible creatures- that is, they choose, they believe, they disobey, they respond, and there is moral significance in their choices; but human responsibility never functions in Scripture to diminish God’s sovereignty or to make God absolutely contingent.

Attempts to Resolve the Paradox…

  • Unbiblical Attempts: Deny Sovereignty or Deny Responsibility
  • Specific Sovereignty: Human freedom places no limitations on divine sovereignty.
  • General Sovereignty: Human freedom does place some limitations on divine sovereignty.

Mystery…

The bottom line…

  1. Fear the LORD
  2. Make wise, God-honoring choices
  3. Rest in God’s control
]]> As we accept responsibility for our lives and make wise decisions, we can rest in the fact that God is sovereign over all things. In part 9 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 16:9.

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Study Notes

Sovereignty & Responsibility in Proverbs…

The Paradox of Sovereignty & Responsibility…

  1. God is absolutely sovereign, but His sovereignty never functions in Scripture to reduce human responsibility.
  2. Human beings are responsible creatures- that is, they choose, they believe, they disobey, they respond, and there is moral significance in their choices; but human responsibility never functions in Scripture to diminish God’s sovereignty or to make God absolutely contingent.

Attempts to Resolve the Paradox…

  • Unbiblical Attempts: Deny Sovereignty or Deny Responsibility
  • Specific Sovereignty: Human freedom places no limitations on divine sovereignty.
  • General Sovereignty: Human freedom does place some limitations on divine sovereignty.

Mystery…

The bottom line…

  1. Fear the LORD
  2. Make wise, God-honoring choices
  3. Rest in God’s control
]]> As we accept responsibility for our lives and make wise decisions, we can rest in the fact that God is sovereign over all things. In part 9 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 16:9.

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Study Notes

Sovereignty & Responsibility in Proverbs…

The Paradox of Sovereignty & Responsibility…

  1. God is absolutely sovereign, but His sovereignty never functions in Scripture to reduce human responsibility.
  2. Human beings are responsible creatures- that is, they choose, they believe, they disobey, they respond, and there is moral significance in their choices; but human responsibility never functions in Scripture to diminish God’s sovereignty or to make God absolutely contingent.

Attempts to Resolve the Paradox…

  • Unbiblical Attempts: Deny Sovereignty or Deny Responsibility
  • Specific Sovereignty: Human freedom places no limitations on divine sovereignty.
  • General Sovereignty: Human freedom does place some limitations on divine sovereignty.

Mystery…

The bottom line…

  1. Fear the LORD
  2. Make wise, God-honoring choices
  3. Rest in God’s control
]]> false no 46:50 As we accept responsibility for our lives and make wise decisions, we can rest in the fact that God is sovereign over all things. In part 9 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 16:9.

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Study Notes

Sovereignty & Responsibility in Proverbs…

The Paradox of Sovereignty & Responsibility…

  1. God is absolutely sovereign, but His sovereignty never functions in Scripture to reduce human responsibility.
  2. Human beings are responsible creatures- that is, they choose, they believe, they disobey, they respond, and there is moral significance in their choices; but human responsibility never functions in Scripture to diminish God’s sovereignty or to make God absolutely contingent.

Attempts to Resolve the Paradox…

  • Unbiblical Attempts: Deny Sovereignty or Deny Responsibility
  • Specific Sovereignty: Human freedom places no limitations on divine sovereignty.
  • General Sovereignty: Human freedom does place some limitations on divine sovereignty.

Mystery…

The bottom line…

  1. Fear the LORD
  2. Make wise, God-honoring choices
  3. Rest in God’s control
]]> No no Get Rich Quick… Eternally Speaking https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2011/08/get-rich-quick-eternally-speaking/ http://wlbiblechurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=7909 A worldly attitude toward wealth ensnares, but a righteous perspective blesses. In part 8 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 13:11.

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Study Notes

In Proverbs, Prosperity…

A worldly attitude toward wealth…

  • Idolatry
  • Moral compromise

A righteous perspective on wealth…

  • Stewardship
  • Blessing to others
  • Godly enjoyment
  • True wealth of heavenly treasure

I want to be a better steward….

The Stewardship Foundational Principle:

All I have- and all I am- belong entirely to God (100%) for His service and His glory.

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Howard Dayton, Free and Clear: God’s Roadmap to Debt-Free Living

]]> A worldly attitude toward wealth ensnares, but a righteous perspective blesses. In part 8 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 13:11.

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Study Notes

In Proverbs, Prosperity…

A worldly attitude toward wealth…

  • Idolatry
  • Moral compromise

A righteous perspective on wealth…

  • Stewardship
  • Blessing to others
  • Godly enjoyment
  • True wealth of heavenly treasure

I want to be a better steward….

The Stewardship Foundational Principle:

All I have- and all I am- belong entirely to God (100%) for His service and His glory.

Crown Financial Ministries

www.crown.org 1-800-722-1976

Howard Dayton, Free and Clear: God’s Roadmap to Debt-Free Living

]]> A worldly attitude toward wealth ensnares, but a righteous perspective blesses. In part 8 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 13:11.

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Study Notes

In Proverbs, Prosperity…

A worldly attitude toward wealth…

  • Idolatry
  • Moral compromise

A righteous perspective on wealth…

  • Stewardship
  • Blessing to others
  • Godly enjoyment
  • True wealth of heavenly treasure

I want to be a better steward….

The Stewardship Foundational Principle:

All I have- and all I am- belong entirely to God (100%) for His service and His glory.

Crown Financial Ministries

www.crown.org 1-800-722-1976

Howard Dayton, Free and Clear: God’s Roadmap to Debt-Free Living

]]> A worldly attitude toward wealth ensnares, but a righteous perspective blesses. In part 8 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 13:11.

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Study Notes

In Proverbs, Prosperity…

A worldly attitude toward wealth…

  • Idolatry
  • Moral compromise

A righteous perspective on wealth…

  • Stewardship
  • Blessing to others
  • Godly enjoyment
  • True wealth of heavenly treasure

I want to be a better steward….

The Stewardship Foundational Principle:

All I have- and all I am- belong entirely to God (100%) for His service and His glory.

Crown Financial Ministries

www.crown.org 1-800-722-1976

Howard Dayton, Free and Clear: God’s Roadmap to Debt-Free Living

]]> false no 33:39 A worldly attitude toward wealth ensnares, but a righteous perspective blesses. In part 8 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 13:11.

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Study Notes

In Proverbs, Prosperity…

A worldly attitude toward wealth…

  • Idolatry
  • Moral compromise

A righteous perspective on wealth…

  • Stewardship
  • Blessing to others
  • Godly enjoyment
  • True wealth of heavenly treasure

I want to be a better steward….

The Stewardship Foundational Principle:

All I have- and all I am- belong entirely to God (100%) for His service and His glory.

Crown Financial Ministries

www.crown.org 1-800-722-1976

Howard Dayton, Free and Clear: God’s Roadmap to Debt-Free Living

]]> No no Just Do It https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2011/08/just-do-it/ http://wlbiblechurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=7918 Laziness leads to many vain problems, but diligence brings God’s blessing. In part 7 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 15:19.

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Study Notes

The bottom line…

  • Everyone will face problems in life…
  • But the lazy will face many vain problems…
  • For the righteous diligent, however, God will clear the way of vain problems and smooth the road ahead for blessing and fruitful service

The lazy…

The diligent…

A final thought…

  • The Diligent Pursuit of Rest

Applying the Text

  • Is the way ahead of you blocked with thorns, or a smooth highway?
]]> Laziness leads to many vain problems, but diligence brings God’s blessing. In part 7 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 15:19.

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Study Notes

The bottom line…

  • Everyone will face problems in life…
  • But the lazy will face many vain problems…
  • For the righteous diligent, however, God will clear the way of vain problems and smooth the road ahead for blessing and fruitful service

The lazy…

The diligent…

A final thought…

  • The Diligent Pursuit of Rest

Applying the Text

  • Is the way ahead of you blocked with thorns, or a smooth highway?
]]> Laziness leads to many vain problems, but diligence brings God’s blessing. In part 7 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 15:19.

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Study Notes

The bottom line…

  • Everyone will face problems in life…
  • But the lazy will face many vain problems…
  • For the righteous diligent, however, God will clear the way of vain problems and smooth the road ahead for blessing and fruitful service

The lazy…

The diligent…

A final thought…

  • The Diligent Pursuit of Rest

Applying the Text

  • Is the way ahead of you blocked with thorns, or a smooth highway?
]]> Laziness leads to many vain problems, but diligence brings God’s blessing. In part 7 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 15:19.

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Study Notes

The bottom line…

  • Everyone will face problems in life…
  • But the lazy will face many vain problems…
  • For the righteous diligent, however, God will clear the way of vain problems and smooth the road ahead for blessing and fruitful service

The lazy…

The diligent…

A final thought…

  • The Diligent Pursuit of Rest

Applying the Text

  • Is the way ahead of you blocked with thorns, or a smooth highway?
]]> false no 40:33 Laziness leads to many vain problems, but diligence brings God’s blessing. In part 7 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 15:19.

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Study Notes

The bottom line…

  • Everyone will face problems in life…
  • But the lazy will face many vain problems…
  • For the righteous diligent, however, God will clear the way of vain problems and smooth the road ahead for blessing and fruitful service

The lazy…

The diligent…

A final thought…

  • The Diligent Pursuit of Rest

Applying the Text

  • Is the way ahead of you blocked with thorns, or a smooth highway?
]]> No no Watch Your Mouth https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2011/08/watch-your-mouth/ http://wlbiblechurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=7952 Spirit-controlled speech blesses, but the flesh-controlled tongue brings ruin. In part 6 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 13:3.

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Study Notes

The basic principle: watch your mouth!

The mouth of the fool…

The mouth of the wise…

Applying the Text

  • Who has your tongue?
]]> Spirit-controlled speech blesses, but the flesh-controlled tongue brings ruin. In part 6 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 13:3.

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Study Notes

The basic principle: watch your mouth!

The mouth of the fool…

The mouth of the wise…

Applying the Text

  • Who has your tongue?
]]> Spirit-controlled speech blesses, but the flesh-controlled tongue brings ruin. In part 6 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 13:3.

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Study Notes

The basic principle: watch your mouth!

The mouth of the fool…

The mouth of the wise…

Applying the Text

  • Who has your tongue?
]]> Spirit-controlled speech blesses, but the flesh-controlled tongue brings ruin. In part 6 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 13:3.

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Study Notes

The basic principle: watch your mouth!

The mouth of the fool…

The mouth of the wise…

Applying the Text

  • Who has your tongue?
]]> false no 40:14 Spirit-controlled speech blesses, but the flesh-controlled tongue brings ruin. In part 6 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 13:3.

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Study Notes

The basic principle: watch your mouth!

The mouth of the fool…

The mouth of the wise…

Applying the Text

  • Who has your tongue?
]]> No no Captivated https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2011/07/captivated/ http://wlbiblechurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=7901 Human sexuality is a fire that can bless and warm… or curse and burn. In part 5 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 5:15-23.

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Understanding the Text

Sexual Integrity and…

  • Men
  • Women
  • Youth

Sexual Integrity and a Pressing Contemporary Issue

  • Same-Sex Attraction

Sexual Integrity and YOU

  • Forgiven
  • Righteous
  • Continuously cleansed
  • Empowered

Applying the Text

  • Are you walking a path of purity?
]]> Human sexuality is a fire that can bless and warm… or curse and burn. In part 5 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 5:15-23.

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Understanding the Text

Sexual Integrity and…

  • Men
  • Women
  • Youth

Sexual Integrity and a Pressing Contemporary Issue

  • Same-Sex Attraction

Sexual Integrity and YOU

  • Forgiven
  • Righteous
  • Continuously cleansed
  • Empowered

Applying the Text

  • Are you walking a path of purity?
]]> Human sexuality is a fire that can bless and warm… or curse and burn. In part 5 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 5:15-23.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

Sexual Integrity and…

  • Men
  • Women
  • Youth

Sexual Integrity and a Pressing Contemporary Issue

  • Same-Sex Attraction

Sexual Integrity and YOU

  • Forgiven
  • Righteous
  • Continuously cleansed
  • Empowered

Applying the Text

  • Are you walking a path of purity?
]]> Human sexuality is a fire that can bless and warm… or curse and burn. In part 5 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 5:15-23.

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Understanding the Text

Sexual Integrity and…

  • Men
  • Women
  • Youth

Sexual Integrity and a Pressing Contemporary Issue

  • Same-Sex Attraction

Sexual Integrity and YOU

  • Forgiven
  • Righteous
  • Continuously cleansed
  • Empowered

Applying the Text

  • Are you walking a path of purity?
]]> false no 48:21 Human sexuality is a fire that can bless and warm… or curse and burn. In part 5 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 5:15-23.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

Sexual Integrity and…

  • Men
  • Women
  • Youth

Sexual Integrity and a Pressing Contemporary Issue

  • Same-Sex Attraction

Sexual Integrity and YOU

  • Forgiven
  • Righteous
  • Continuously cleansed
  • Empowered

Applying the Text

  • Are you walking a path of purity?
]]> No no A Way of Life https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2011/07/a-way-of-life/ http://wlbiblechurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=7899 Righteousness is a way of life which leads to life.” In part 4 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 12:28.

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Previously in Proverbs…

Aspects of Righteousness

  • An attribute of God
  • A gift of God through faith in Christ
  • A calling from God to the believer
  • A way of life

Righteousness is…

A lifestyle of obedience to God’s law and conformity to His character which is demonstrated in right thinking, right speech and right conduct.

Righteousness…

  • Brings life and delivers from death
  • Brings clarity and divine protection
  • Satisfies the heart
  • Speaks words of life
  • Results in effective prayer
  • Increases through obedient learning
  • Brings reward

Applying the Text

Are you traveling the path of life?

]]> Righteousness is a way of life which leads to life.” In part 4 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 12:28.

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Study Notes

Previously in Proverbs…

Aspects of Righteousness

  • An attribute of God
  • A gift of God through faith in Christ
  • A calling from God to the believer
  • A way of life

Righteousness is…

A lifestyle of obedience to God’s law and conformity to His character which is demonstrated in right thinking, right speech and right conduct.

Righteousness…

  • Brings life and delivers from death
  • Brings clarity and divine protection
  • Satisfies the heart
  • Speaks words of life
  • Results in effective prayer
  • Increases through obedient learning
  • Brings reward

Applying the Text

Are you traveling the path of life?

]]> Righteousness is a way of life which leads to life.” In part 4 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 12:28.

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Study Notes

Previously in Proverbs…

Aspects of Righteousness

  • An attribute of God
  • A gift of God through faith in Christ
  • A calling from God to the believer
  • A way of life

Righteousness is…

A lifestyle of obedience to God’s law and conformity to His character which is demonstrated in right thinking, right speech and right conduct.

Righteousness…

  • Brings life and delivers from death
  • Brings clarity and divine protection
  • Satisfies the heart
  • Speaks words of life
  • Results in effective prayer
  • Increases through obedient learning
  • Brings reward

Applying the Text

Are you traveling the path of life?

]]> Righteousness is a way of life which leads to life.” In part 4 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 12:28.

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Study Notes

Previously in Proverbs…

Aspects of Righteousness

  • An attribute of God
  • A gift of God through faith in Christ
  • A calling from God to the believer
  • A way of life

Righteousness is…

A lifestyle of obedience to God’s law and conformity to His character which is demonstrated in right thinking, right speech and right conduct.

Righteousness…

  • Brings life and delivers from death
  • Brings clarity and divine protection
  • Satisfies the heart
  • Speaks words of life
  • Results in effective prayer
  • Increases through obedient learning
  • Brings reward

Applying the Text

Are you traveling the path of life?

]]> false no 42:19 Righteousness is a way of life which leads to life.” In part 4 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 12:28.

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Study Notes

Previously in Proverbs…

Aspects of Righteousness

  • An attribute of God
  • A gift of God through faith in Christ
  • A calling from God to the believer
  • A way of life

Righteousness is…

A lifestyle of obedience to God’s law and conformity to His character which is demonstrated in right thinking, right speech and right conduct.

Righteousness…

  • Brings life and delivers from death
  • Brings clarity and divine protection
  • Satisfies the heart
  • Speaks words of life
  • Results in effective prayer
  • Increases through obedient learning
  • Brings reward

Applying the Text

Are you traveling the path of life?

]]> No no RSVP With No Regrets https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2011/07/rsvp-with-no-regrets/ http://wlbiblechurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=7931 The life of folly must be soundly rejected for it results only in heartache, ruin and death. In part 3 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 9:13-18.

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Study Notes

What is wisdom?

  • The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, good or lasting

What is folly?

  • The inability to discern or judge what is true, right, good or lasting…. and, choosing to do that which is immoral and destructive

Fear of the LORD…

  • A profound awe and respect for the nature and power of God… and a sobering acknowledgment that God’s holiness, judgment and discipline are a consuming fire
  • “The Fear of the LORD is the beginning of Wisdom…”
  • “Denial or disregard of the LORD is the beginning of Folly…”

Characteristics of Folly…

  • Takes pleasure in evil conduct
  • Is self-deceived
  • Spurns discipline
  • Will not repent or make amends
  • Anger issues
  • Empty, destructive speech
  • Unreliable
  • Wasteful
  • Values own opinion over understanding
  • Dangerous
  • Difficult to be around
  • Harms others

Curses of Folly…

  • Punishment
  • Ruin
  • Death

Applying the Text

  • Have you said “NO” to the call of folly?
]]> The life of folly must be soundly rejected for it results only in heartache, ruin and death. In part 3 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 9:13-18.

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Study Notes

What is wisdom?

  • The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, good or lasting

What is folly?

  • The inability to discern or judge what is true, right, good or lasting…. and, choosing to do that which is immoral and destructive

Fear of the LORD…

  • A profound awe and respect for the nature and power of God… and a sobering acknowledgment that God’s holiness, judgment and discipline are a consuming fire
  • “The Fear of the LORD is the beginning of Wisdom…”
  • “Denial or disregard of the LORD is the beginning of Folly…”

Characteristics of Folly…

  • Takes pleasure in evil conduct
  • Is self-deceived
  • Spurns discipline
  • Will not repent or make amends
  • Anger issues
  • Empty, destructive speech
  • Unreliable
  • Wasteful
  • Values own opinion over understanding
  • Dangerous
  • Difficult to be around
  • Harms others

Curses of Folly…

  • Punishment
  • Ruin
  • Death

Applying the Text

  • Have you said “NO” to the call of folly?
]]> The life of folly must be soundly rejected for it results only in heartache, ruin and death. In part 3 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 9:13-18.

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Study Notes

What is wisdom?

  • The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, good or lasting

What is folly?

  • The inability to discern or judge what is true, right, good or lasting…. and, choosing to do that which is immoral and destructive

Fear of the LORD…

  • A profound awe and respect for the nature and power of God… and a sobering acknowledgment that God’s holiness, judgment and discipline are a consuming fire
  • “The Fear of the LORD is the beginning of Wisdom…”
  • “Denial or disregard of the LORD is the beginning of Folly…”

Characteristics of Folly…

  • Takes pleasure in evil conduct
  • Is self-deceived
  • Spurns discipline
  • Will not repent or make amends
  • Anger issues
  • Empty, destructive speech
  • Unreliable
  • Wasteful
  • Values own opinion over understanding
  • Dangerous
  • Difficult to be around
  • Harms others

Curses of Folly…

  • Punishment
  • Ruin
  • Death

Applying the Text

  • Have you said “NO” to the call of folly?
]]> The life of folly must be soundly rejected for it results only in heartache, ruin and death. In part 3 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 9:13-18.

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Study Notes

What is wisdom?

  • The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, good or lasting

What is folly?

  • The inability to discern or judge what is true, right, good or lasting…. and, choosing to do that which is immoral and destructive

Fear of the LORD…

  • A profound awe and respect for the nature and power of God… and a sobering acknowledgment that God’s holiness, judgment and discipline are a consuming fire
  • “The Fear of the LORD is the beginning of Wisdom…”
  • “Denial or disregard of the LORD is the beginning of Folly…”

Characteristics of Folly…

  • Takes pleasure in evil conduct
  • Is self-deceived
  • Spurns discipline
  • Will not repent or make amends
  • Anger issues
  • Empty, destructive speech
  • Unreliable
  • Wasteful
  • Values own opinion over understanding
  • Dangerous
  • Difficult to be around
  • Harms others

Curses of Folly…

  • Punishment
  • Ruin
  • Death

Applying the Text

  • Have you said “NO” to the call of folly?
]]> false no 45:37 The life of folly must be soundly rejected for it results only in heartache, ruin and death. In part 3 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 9:13-18.

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Study Notes

What is wisdom?

  • The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, good or lasting

What is folly?

  • The inability to discern or judge what is true, right, good or lasting…. and, choosing to do that which is immoral and destructive

Fear of the LORD…

  • A profound awe and respect for the nature and power of God… and a sobering acknowledgment that God’s holiness, judgment and discipline are a consuming fire
  • “The Fear of the LORD is the beginning of Wisdom…”
  • “Denial or disregard of the LORD is the beginning of Folly…”

Characteristics of Folly…

  • Takes pleasure in evil conduct
  • Is self-deceived
  • Spurns discipline
  • Will not repent or make amends
  • Anger issues
  • Empty, destructive speech
  • Unreliable
  • Wasteful
  • Values own opinion over understanding
  • Dangerous
  • Difficult to be around
  • Harms others

Curses of Folly…

  • Punishment
  • Ruin
  • Death

Applying the Text

  • Have you said “NO” to the call of folly?
]]> No no Listen Up https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2011/07/listen-up/ http://wlbiblechurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=7920 Wisdom is characterized by obedience and self-control and results in great blessing. In part 2 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 8:1-11.

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Study Notes

What is wisdom?

The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, good or lasting

“The Fear of the LORD is the beginning of Wisdom…”

Fear of the LORD…

A profound awe and respect for the nature and power of God… and a sobering acknowledgment that God’s holiness, judgment and discipline are a consuming fire

Characteristics of wisdom…

Blessings of wisdom…

Applying the Text

Have you said “yes” to the call of wisdom?

]]> Wisdom is characterized by obedience and self-control and results in great blessing. In part 2 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 8:1-11.

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Study Notes

What is wisdom?

The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, good or lasting

“The Fear of the LORD is the beginning of Wisdom…”

Fear of the LORD…

A profound awe and respect for the nature and power of God… and a sobering acknowledgment that God’s holiness, judgment and discipline are a consuming fire

Characteristics of wisdom…

Blessings of wisdom…

Applying the Text

Have you said “yes” to the call of wisdom?

]]> Wisdom is characterized by obedience and self-control and results in great blessing. In part 2 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 8:1-11.

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Study Notes

What is wisdom?

The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, good or lasting

“The Fear of the LORD is the beginning of Wisdom…”

Fear of the LORD…

A profound awe and respect for the nature and power of God… and a sobering acknowledgment that God’s holiness, judgment and discipline are a consuming fire

Characteristics of wisdom…

Blessings of wisdom…

Applying the Text

Have you said “yes” to the call of wisdom?

]]> Wisdom is characterized by obedience and self-control and results in great blessing. In part 2 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 8:1-11.

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Study Notes

What is wisdom?

The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, good or lasting

“The Fear of the LORD is the beginning of Wisdom…”

Fear of the LORD…

A profound awe and respect for the nature and power of God… and a sobering acknowledgment that God’s holiness, judgment and discipline are a consuming fire

Characteristics of wisdom…

Blessings of wisdom…

Applying the Text

Have you said “yes” to the call of wisdom?

]]> false no 41:32 Wisdom is characterized by obedience and self-control and results in great blessing. In part 2 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 8:1-11.

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Study Notes

What is wisdom?

The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, good or lasting

“The Fear of the LORD is the beginning of Wisdom…”

Fear of the LORD…

A profound awe and respect for the nature and power of God… and a sobering acknowledgment that God’s holiness, judgment and discipline are a consuming fire

Characteristics of wisdom…

Blessings of wisdom…

Applying the Text

Have you said “yes” to the call of wisdom?

]]> No no The Beginning of Wisdom https://wlbiblechurch.org/podcast/2011/07/the-beginning-of-wisdom/ http://wlbiblechurch.com/?post_type=podcast&p=7944 If you want to be truly successful, live wisely in fear of the LORD. In part 1 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 1:1-7.

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Study Notes

Proverbs in Brief

Who wrote it?

Solomon and Others

When was it written?

About 971 BC – 686 BC

Why was it written?

To instruct and exhort God’s people to shun folly and embrace wisdom

What are its main themes?

  • The nature of wisdom, and the blessing found in wise living
  • The nature of folly, and the devastating consequences of foolish living

What is a proverb?

A short, pithy statement that expresses a practical truth

What is wisdom?

The ability to discern or judge what is true, right or lasting

Understanding the Text: The Purpose of the Proverbs (Pr 1:1-6)

  • Attain wisdom (Pr 1:2)
  • Acquire a disciplined life (Pr 1:3)
  • Instruct the simple and the young (Pr 1:4)
  • Increase the understanding of the wise (Pr 1:5-6)
  • The Beginning of Wisdom (Pr 1:7)

Fear of the LORD…

A profound awe and respect for the nature and power of God… and a sobering acknowledgment that God’s holiness, judgment and discipline are a consuming fire

Applying the Text

  • Have you determined to shun folly?
  • Are you determined to acquire wisdom?
  • Do you fear the LORD?
]]> If you want to be truly successful, live wisely in fear of the LORD. In part 1 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 1:1-7.

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Study Notes

Proverbs in Brief

Who wrote it?

Solomon and Others

When was it written?

About 971 BC – 686 BC

Why was it written?

To instruct and exhort God’s people to shun folly and embrace wisdom

What are its main themes?

  • The nature of wisdom, and the blessing found in wise living
  • The nature of folly, and the devastating consequences of foolish living

What is a proverb?

A short, pithy statement that expresses a practical truth

What is wisdom?

The ability to discern or judge what is true, right or lasting

Understanding the Text: The Purpose of the Proverbs (Pr 1:1-6)

  • Attain wisdom (Pr 1:2)
  • Acquire a disciplined life (Pr 1:3)
  • Instruct the simple and the young (Pr 1:4)
  • Increase the understanding of the wise (Pr 1:5-6)
  • The Beginning of Wisdom (Pr 1:7)

Fear of the LORD…

A profound awe and respect for the nature and power of God… and a sobering acknowledgment that God’s holiness, judgment and discipline are a consuming fire

Applying the Text

  • Have you determined to shun folly?
  • Are you determined to acquire wisdom?
  • Do you fear the LORD?
]]> If you want to be truly successful, live wisely in fear of the LORD. In part 1 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 1:1-7.

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Study Notes

Proverbs in Brief

Who wrote it?

Solomon and Others

When was it written?

About 971 BC – 686 BC

Why was it written?

To instruct and exhort God’s people to shun folly and embrace wisdom

What are its main themes?

  • The nature of wisdom, and the blessing found in wise living
  • The nature of folly, and the devastating consequences of foolish living

What is a proverb?

A short, pithy statement that expresses a practical truth

What is wisdom?

The ability to discern or judge what is true, right or lasting

Understanding the Text: The Purpose of the Proverbs (Pr 1:1-6)

  • Attain wisdom (Pr 1:2)
  • Acquire a disciplined life (Pr 1:3)
  • Instruct the simple and the young (Pr 1:4)
  • Increase the understanding of the wise (Pr 1:5-6)
  • The Beginning of Wisdom (Pr 1:7)

Fear of the LORD…

A profound awe and respect for the nature and power of God… and a sobering acknowledgment that God’s holiness, judgment and discipline are a consuming fire

Applying the Text

  • Have you determined to shun folly?
  • Are you determined to acquire wisdom?
  • Do you fear the LORD?
]]> If you want to be truly successful, live wisely in fear of the LORD. In part 1 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 1:1-7.

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Study Notes

Proverbs in Brief

Who wrote it?

Solomon and Others

When was it written?

About 971 BC – 686 BC

Why was it written?

To instruct and exhort God’s people to shun folly and embrace wisdom

What are its main themes?

  • The nature of wisdom, and the blessing found in wise living
  • The nature of folly, and the devastating consequences of foolish living

What is a proverb?

A short, pithy statement that expresses a practical truth

What is wisdom?

The ability to discern or judge what is true, right or lasting

Understanding the Text: The Purpose of the Proverbs (Pr 1:1-6)

  • Attain wisdom (Pr 1:2)
  • Acquire a disciplined life (Pr 1:3)
  • Instruct the simple and the young (Pr 1:4)
  • Increase the understanding of the wise (Pr 1:5-6)
  • The Beginning of Wisdom (Pr 1:7)

Fear of the LORD…

A profound awe and respect for the nature and power of God… and a sobering acknowledgment that God’s holiness, judgment and discipline are a consuming fire

Applying the Text

  • Have you determined to shun folly?
  • Are you determined to acquire wisdom?
  • Do you fear the LORD?
]]> false no 41:22 If you want to be truly successful, live wisely in fear of the LORD. In part 1 of Proverbs: Wisdom for a Successful Life, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Proverbs 1:1-7.

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Study Notes

Proverbs in Brief

Who wrote it?

Solomon and Others

When was it written?

About 971 BC – 686 BC

Why was it written?

To instruct and exhort God’s people to shun folly and embrace wisdom

What are its main themes?

  • The nature of wisdom, and the blessing found in wise living
  • The nature of folly, and the devastating consequences of foolish living

What is a proverb?

A short, pithy statement that expresses a practical truth

What is wisdom?

The ability to discern or judge what is true, right or lasting

Understanding the Text: The Purpose of the Proverbs (Pr 1:1-6)

  • Attain wisdom (Pr 1:2)
  • Acquire a disciplined life (Pr 1:3)
  • Instruct the simple and the young (Pr 1:4)
  • Increase the understanding of the wise (Pr 1:5-6)
  • The Beginning of Wisdom (Pr 1:7)

Fear of the LORD…

A profound awe and respect for the nature and power of God… and a sobering acknowledgment that God’s holiness, judgment and discipline are a consuming fire

Applying the Text

  • Have you determined to shun folly?
  • Are you determined to acquire wisdom?
  • Do you fear the LORD?
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