He
layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous (Prov 2:7)
The Pursuit Of The Wise: Godly Discernment:
Proverbs 14:15-18
15) The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.
16) A wise [man] feareth, and
departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
17) [He that is] soon angry
dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
18) The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with
knowledge.
EXPOSITION:
15) The simple believeth every word: but the prudent [man] looketh well to his going.
1. Those who are easily seduced will trust and
follow any message
2. A wise man will examine the true nature of any
message and will watch over the path of life that he will take.
Wise
discernment will lead us to Godly teachings and holy living.
16) A wise [man] feareth, and
departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
1. A wise man will recognize the harmfulness of
sin and will purposely walk away from any temptation to sin.
2. A fool will anger over accusations of error
and sin and will be self-assured of his wicked lifestyle
Wise
discernment will cause us to seek out and depart from sin and temptation that
enters our life.
17) [He that is] soon angry
dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
1. A man who is short tempered will labor
without great value or purpose.
2. A man who exhibits sinful methods and motives
is the enemy of those around him.
Wise
discernment will improve the usefulness of our actions and enhance our
relationships with others.
18) The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with
knowledge.
1. Those who are naïve will have distributed to
them worthlessness.
2. Those who are wise are rewarded with
increased truths from the Word.
Wise discernment will
lead us to lifestyles that bear useful fruits.
Those who use the truths of God wisely, applying them to their lives
will be rewarded with increased knowledge.
SUMMARY:
In
this text we have seen some very important results to exhibiting Godly
discernment in our lives…
1. Wise discernment will lead us to Godly
teachings and holy living.
2. Wise discernment will cause us to seek out
and depart from sin and temptation that enters our life.
3. Wise discernment will improve the usefulness
of our actions and enhance our relationships with others.
4. Wise discernment will lead us to lifestyles
that bear useful fruits. Those who use
the truths of God wisely, applying them to their lives will be rewarded with
increased knowledge.
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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