Category: Proverbs

The Blessings of Obedience

7/23/2014

Proverbs 3:1-2 “My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: vs 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.”

King Solomon once again is instructing his son to take heed unto Wisdom. This portion of Scripture among many is not only addressed to Solomon’s son but to us also, because the Wisdom given by Solomon is the Word of God.

Notice the first part of Verse 1. “My son, forget not my law…” We are to:

A.   Remember the Word of God

The reason we are encouraged not to forget the Word of God is because we are forgetful people. We have the tendency to forget especially when it comes to God’s Word and the things of God. Here are some helpful ways which may help you remember the Word of God:

1.    Purposely place yourself under the teaching of the Word of God.

2 Timothy 3:14 “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned…”

2.    Understand that the teachings of the Bible are the very “WORD of GOD”

2 Timothy 3:14 “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

When you hear the preaching and teachings of the Word of God, keep in mind that your are being taught the Wisdom and Word of God. This will help in remembering the Word of God. 1 Thess 2:13

3.    Delight in God’s Word

Psalm 119:15-16 “I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. Vs.16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.

B.   Retain God’s Commandments

Proverbs 3:1 “My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:”

The purpose of remembering the Word of God and keeping it in our hearts is for the vital purpose of keeping it! We are to keep God’s Word, not with our lips, but with our hearts. Warren Wiersbe has called the heart, “The master control unit of the body.” The heart controls our thoughts, emotions, and will.

C.    The Result of Obedience 

Proverbs 3:2 “For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.”

1.    Length of day, and Long life.

It is God’s desire is to give quality of life here on earth - life and health to our families, marriages, churches, and relationships. But most importantly an abundant life through Jesus Christ.
John 10:9-11

2.    Peace

True peace is found in Jesus Christ – John 14:27
True peace is found in God’s Word – Isaiah 26:3

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Desire the Wisdom of God

3/25/2014

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Proverbs 1:1 “The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;”

1 Kings 3:9 “Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?”

When God asked King Solomon what he desired, Solomon requested that he needed the wisdom of God. God was certainly pleased with his prayer, granting Solomon wisdom and more.

1 Kings 3:10-11 “And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. ..”

A good start in seeking wisdom is by acknowledging that we need God and His Word to guide us. We must admit that we do not know everything, and that God does.

1 Kings 3:7 “And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in.”

I heard Charles Haddon Spurgeon once say, “The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance.”

As we live in the twenty-first century we can clearly see the vast changing world is growing more and more into ungodliness, and has a tremendous influence upon many of us. As Christians we definitely need God’s wisdom to know how to walk uprightly in all we do. We need God’s Wisdom in:

-          Discernment (Between good and bad)

-          Relationships (Marriage, etc)

-          Parenting (How to raise children, etc)

-          Finances (Saving, spending, etc)

-          Character (Faithfulness, use of the tongue, etc)

-          Friendships (Who to avoid, how to be friendly)

-          Decisions (Regarding everyday life, etc)

How do we get Wisdom?

1.        Fear the Lord – Proverbs 1:7

Psalm 111:10 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom…”

2.        Ask the Lord – James 1:5-8

1 Kings 3:13 “And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.”

1 Kings 4:32 “And he (Solomon) spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five.”

3.        Seek the Word of the Lord

2 Timothy 3:15 “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”

4.        Obey the Lord – Matthew 7:24

Psalm 111:10 “…a good understanding have all they that do his commandment…”

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