He
layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous (Prov 2:7)
Wisdom’s Opposing Counterparts: Moral
Character: Proverbs 12:5-8
5) The thoughts of the righteous [are]
right: [but] the counsels of the
wicked [are] deceit.
6) The words of the wicked [are]
to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
7) The wicked are overthrown, and [are]
not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
8) A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of
a perverse heart shall be despised.
In
this section of our study, we are presented with wickedness which is the counterpart
to a wise, righteous lifestyle….
EXPOSITION:
Here
we can see that wickedness is the counterpart to righteousness of character.
5) The thoughts of the righteous [are]
right: [but] the counsels of the
wicked [are] deceit.
1. The plans and desires of the righteous are to
always be fair and just to others
2. The advice and plans of the wicked are to
selfishly profit from others through deceit.
Wickedness
opposes righteousness in plans, desires and sacrifice for others.
“Therefore seeing we have
this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; But have renounced the
hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word
of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to
every man's conscience in the sight of God.” (2 Corinthians 4:1-2)
6) The words of the wicked [are]
to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
1. The counsel of the wicked are to take
advantage of others when they least expect it
2. The advice that is spoken by the upright will
warn others of coming harm and explain a way of escape.
Wickedness
opposes righteousness in advice given to others
“Your iniquities have
turned away these [things], and your sins have withholden good [things] from
you. For among my people are found
wicked [men]: they lay wait, as he that setteth snares; they set a trap, they
catch men.” (Jeremiah 5:25-26)
“In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of
pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.” (Proverbs 14:3)
7) The wicked are overthrown, and [are]
not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.
1. The wicked will eventually be overcome and
destroyed
2. The righteous and their descendants will be
established and secure
Wickedness
opposes righteousness in its results
“I have seen the wicked in
great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. Yet he passed away, and,
lo, he [was] not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. Mark the perfect [man],
and behold the upright: for the end of [that] man [is] peace.” (Psalms 37:35-37)
8) A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of
a perverse heart shall be despised.
1. The wise man will shine in the eyes of others
and be appreciated by others.
2. The man with crooked, sinful desires will be
disrespected by others.
Wickedness
opposes righteousness in its reputation among others.
“Then the princes of the
Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, [that]
David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his
name was much set by.” (1 Samuel 18:30)
“His enemies will I clothe with shame: but
upon himself shall his crown flourish.” (Psalms 132:18)
SUMMARY:
Wickedness
is the opposing counter point to righteousness this is clearly shown in:
1.
the plans, desires and sacrifice for others
2. the advice given to others
3. The end results of actions and speech
4. The reputations among others that can be
possessed.
May
we all clearly see the differences between living wise, righteous lives and
living a life characterized by wickedness and enmity against God.
By
God’s grace, let us all study these proverbs diligently, giving them the value
that they deserve.
May the
Lord bless us as we receive this sound wisdom and then “Think On These Things”.
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