He
layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous (Prov 2:7)
Wisdom’s Opposing Counterparts: Lifestyle
Results: Proverbs 12:12-14
12) The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]: but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
13) The wicked is snared by the transgression of [his] lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
14) A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of [his] mouth: and the recompence of a
man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
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
which is reflected in the end results of the perspective lifestyles…
12) The wicked desireth the net of evil [men]: but the root of the righteous yieldeth [fruit].
Our
lifestyle affects others….
1.
Those whom are sinful long for, and find delight in, the trap that rebellious
men set to catch and harm others.
2. The inward righteousness that springs from
the new nature within will give forth fruit that is lawful, just and pleasing
to both God and man.
The
lifestyle of the wise will help others and please God, the wicked lifestyle of
the wicked will give delight and hunger for the illicit profits taken from
others.
“They on the rock [are
they], which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no
root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. And that which fell among
thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with
cares and riches and pleasures of [this] life, and bring no fruit to
perfection. But that on the good
ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep
[it], and bring forth fruit with patience.” (Luke 8:13-15)
13) The wicked is snared by the transgression of [his] lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
Our
lifestyle affects ourselves…
1. The sinful are caught in a trap that is laid
by their sinful speech.
2. The lawful and Godly will be delivered in the
midst of dangers, trials, and the stresses of life.
The
evil speech of the wicked ensnares them with self-created troubles, while the Godly
man will not be overcome by the troubles of this world.
“But God shall shoot at
them [with] an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded. So they shall make their
own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away.” (Psalms 64:7-8)
“Many [are] the afflictions of the righteous:
but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.” (Psalms 34:19)
14) A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of [his] mouth: and the recompence of a
man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
The
blessings of God are determined by the lifestyle that is lived.
1. If his mouth has borne beneficial speech, he
will have returned to him beneficial blessings from God.
2. How his hands have treated others will be
turned back upon him.
Man
will be given back what he has sent forth with the words of his mouth and the
works of his hands.
“My soul shall be satisfied as [with] marrow
and fatness; and my mouth shall praise [thee] with joyful lips:” (Psalms 63:5)
“Woe unto the wicked! [it shall be] ill [with
him]: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.” (Isaiah 3:11)
SUMMARY:
The
lifestyle of the righteous stands in stark contrast to that of the wicked. For the righteous, a Godly lifestyle results
in the receipt of temporal and eternal blessings while being a blessing to
others. The lifestyle of the wicked results in temporary, minimal gain followed
by great eternal harm.
Which
one do we choose to follow?
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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