He
layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous (Prov 2:7)
Wisdom On Display: Wisdom Speaks Spiritually
Beneficial Words: Proverbs 10:31-32
31) The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue
shall be cut out.
32) The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of
the wicked [speaketh] frowardness.
EXPOSITION:
31) The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue
shall be cut out.
1. The speech of those that live by God’s law
will cast forth wisdom (like a farmer spreads grain in a field).
As
they speak to others, in some, it will take root; in others, it will have no
lasting results. In either case, the
just will receive eternal rewards for the fruit of their faithful labors.
2. One who is deceitful and twisted will have
their ability to spread error taken away.
As
they continue to speak error, their teachings will be recognized as foolishness
and rejected by those who are wise.
Also, when they enter eternity, they will be found speechless at the
final judgment unable to make any excuse for their actions and unable to propagate
their teachings evermore.
“But the king shall rejoice in God; every one
that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall
be stopped.” (Psalms 63:11)
32) The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of
the wicked [speaketh] frowardness.
1. Through the speech of the forgiven ones, the teachings
which please God are acknowledged and affirmed.
2. Through the speech of the condemned ones, the
truth of God is deceitfully twisted and misused selfishly.
“The preacher sought to
find out acceptable words: and [that which was] written [was] upright, [even]
words of truth.” (Ecclesiastes 12:10)
“A froward heart shall depart from me: I will
not know a wicked [person].” (Psalms 101:4)
SUMMARY:
Some
major differences between the speech of the wise and foolishly have been
described….
1. The fruit of the speech:
for
the wise – eternal spiritual rewards to both the speaker and those who hear his
words.
for
the foolish – rejection of their teachings by the wise and eternal humiliation
and rejection.
2.
The content of the speech:
for
the wise – teachings that please God and uphold His Word
for
the foolish – a proclamation of error, many times by twisting and misusing
truth, for selfish motives.
May
the Lord give each of us the wisdom to recognize false teachings and grace to
reject and stand against it.
As
we keep these great blessings in mind, let us all resolve to apply His Word to
our lives and display Godly wisdom to all who are around us.
May
we all choose to speak words of wisdom, knowing that they will result in
blessings to both the speaker and the hearers.
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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