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Proverbs

Proverbs: Integrity

July 22, 2018 • Ron Moore

Duplicity: Speaking or acting in two different ways to different people concerning the same matter. The state or quality of having two elements or parts; being twofold or double. Integrity: A life of wholeness. Duplicity: A life of contradicting parts. 1. Integrity begins with the fear of the Lord. Fear of the LORD: Awe and reverence for our loving Father demonstrated in a life of wisdom. Wisdom: Embracing the truths of God’s Word and learning the skills of living out biblical truth in everyday life. 2. Integrity provides protection. 3. Integrity provides the life road map. 4. Integrity leaves a legacy.

Proverbs: Work

July 15, 2018 • Ron Moore

Theology of Work: God’s Design. God provided the example. Work is God’s idea. The Fall changed the complexion of work. Jesus redeemed work. Work is a gift from God. Diligent: Sharp. Industrious. Persevering. Hard-working. Attentive. Sluggard: Looseness. Slackness. Lazy. Self-focused. The Sluggard: Shameful (Proverbs 10:4a, 5) Lazy (Proverbs 12:27a; 19:24; 26:14-15) Undependable (Proverbs 10:26) Full of excuses (Proverbs 22:13; 26:13) Dreamer (Proverbs 13:4a; 14:23; 21:25-26; 28:19b) Undisciplined (Proverbs 24:30-31) Unreasonable (Proverbs 21:16) Suffers Consequences (Proverbs 18:9; 19:15; 20:13a)  The Diligent Self-motivated Hard Worker Plans Ahead          The sluggard takes great pains to escape from pains.                                                                         -C. H. Spurgeon APPLICATION 1. Patiently pursue God’s calling 2. Young Adults: Don’t date or marry a lazy person.  3. Don’t make people dependent. 4. Keep work in a godly perspective.

Proverbs: Words

July 8, 2018 • Ron Moore

WORDS COME FROM THE HEART. WORDS ARE POWERFUL. SPEECH TO ADDRESS AND AVOID • Corrupt and Foul Speech • Gossip • Flattery • Judgmental WORDS: PRACTICAL APPLICATION • Stay away from a gossiper. • Guard your lips. Don’t talk too much. • Be discerning with your words. • Think before you speak. • Timing is everything. • Use words to calm. • Use words to build up.

Proverbs: Anger

July 1, 2018 • Ron Moore

If you don’t control anger, anger will control you.   CHARACTERISTICS OF ANGER Anger acts out Anger keeps the emotional pot stirred Anger lacks self-control  ANGER: APPLICATION Stay away from an angry person Submit continually to the Spirit’s control Don’t get dragged into an angry person’s issue Pick your emotional engagements prayerfully Be a calming influencer Get Christian counseling

Proverbs: Sexuality

June 24, 2018 • Ron Moore

OBSERVATION • The importance of teaching sexuality to our children. • The reality of sexual temptation. • Characteristics that cause us to fall. • Dangers of sexual sin. APPLICATION • A verse to memorize and review. • Ways to protect your marriages. • Ways to avoid temptation SEXUALITY IN THE PROVERBS: OBSERVATIONS • Parents: Teach your children about sex and sexuality! • Sex—outside the God-given gracious boundaries—is tempting. Characteristics that cause sexual failure: • Lack of Discipline • Lack of Sense SEXUALITY IN THE PROVERBS: OBSERVATIONS • Parents: Teach your children about sex and sexuality! • Sex—outside the God-given gracious boundaries—is tempting. • Characteristics that cause sexual failure: Lacking discipline and sense. • Sex—outside of God gracious boundaries—doesn’t end well. SEXUALITY IN THE PROVERBS: APPLICATION • Memorize Proverbs 5:21. • For those married: Nurture your relationship. • For Everyone: Avoid areas of sexual temptation.

Proverbs: Friendship

June 17, 2018 • Ron Moore

Relationship Red Flags • The Isolationist • The person surrounded by “Yes Friends” • The smartest person in the room People who will bring you down: • The Gossip • The Angry Person • The Pleasure Seeker People who will build you up • A person who understands biblical friendship • A person who sharpens your character • A person who will tell you what you don’t want to hear • A person who will listen to both sides of the story • A person who will give you godly counsel

Proverbs: Money - Generosity and Greed

June 10, 2018 • Ron Moore

Four Pillars of Giving God owns all things (Psalm 24:1-2; Psalm 50:10-12)  All things are a gift from Him (Romans 11:35-36; James 1:17) All things are to be used for Him (Romans 11:36; Colossians 1:16) Giving is an act of worship (Proverbs 3:9; Philemon 4:17-18)   WEALTH CAN PROVIDE A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY. RUNNING AFTER MONEY WILL RUN YOU INTO THE GROUND.   GOD BLESSES GENEROSITY.

Proverbs: Pride and Humility

June 3, 2018 • Ron Moore

Fear of the Lord Awe and reverence for my loving Father demonstrated in a life of wisdom.   Wisdom Embracing God’s Word and learning the skills of living out biblical truth in everyday life.   HUMILITY DEFINITION Humility: Living in submission to God.   PRIDE DEFINITION Pride: Living independently of God. A relationship with God begins with humility. Pride produces chaos. Humility brings peace. Humility is the heart cure for racism and prejudice. Humility is the remedy for self-promotion. Pride plays God. Humility trusts God. Both humility and pride carry results. Developing a Heart of Humility Read Scripture Daily Serve Others Stretch yourself

Proverbs: Genuine Faith

May 27, 2018 • Dave DiDonato

Path marks of genuine faith that guide us through trials to spiritual maturity  A commitment to view trials differently Crave and seek the wisdom of God Firm belief that God is generous Stability through all of life’s challenges Beacon of light to this dark world

Proverbs: Theme

May 20, 2018 • Ron Moore

• Introduction and Purpose: 1:1-6 • Theme: 1:7; 9:10 • Solomon’s Proverbs—Part 1: 1:8-9:18 • Solomon’s Proverbs—Part 2: 10:1-22:16 • Saying of Wise Men: 22:17-24:34 • Solomon’s Proverbs—Part 3—Collected by Hezekiah’s Men: 25-29 • Words of Agur: 30 • Words of Lemuel: 31:1-9 • Acrostic Poem: The Noble Wife: 31:10-31

Proverbs: Introduction

May 13, 2018 • Ron Moore

Outline: Introduction and Purpose: 1:1-6 Theme: 1:7; 9:10 Solomon’s Proverbs—Part 1: 1:8-9:18 Solomon’s Proverbs—Part 2: 10:1-22:16 Saying of Wise Men: 22:17-24:34 Solomon’s Proverbs—Part 3—Collected by Hezekiah’s Men: 25-29 Words of Agur: 30 Words of Lemuel: 31:1-9 Acrostic Poem: The Noble Wife: 31:10-31 1. To know wisdom and instruction. To grasp wisdom with your head and hands. Wisdom: Embracing God’s Word and learning the skills of living it out biblical truth in everyday life. 2. To understand words of insight. 3. To receive instruction in wise dealing in righteousness, justice, and equity. 4. To give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth. Prudent: Capacity to see beyond the immediate situation. Simple: Inexperienced. Gullible. Naïve. Easy influenced.