A Proverb a Day Vol. 8 Part 4

I. A Proverb a Day – Various Pitfalls & Snares Vol.8

A. Various Pitfalls & Snares

1. The Bible is the instruction manual for living the blessed life from the loving Creator.

The proverbs reveal laws that govern life and the snares or pitfalls that will rob one of life. (Wrong Associations, Anger, Integrity)

a. (Prov. 13:14; 14:27; [22:5 NIV])

~(Rom. 6:23) Sin isn’t destructive because it’s forbidden; sin is forbidden because it’s destructive.

B. Godly Counsel

1. The Proverbs emphasize the importance of getting wise godly counsel before making major decisions.

a.(Ps. 1:1-3; 33:11; Prov. 14:12; Isa. 30:1-3; Jer.33:3)

b.(Prov. 1:24-32 AMP; 11:14; 12:15; 15:22; 19:20-21; 20:5, 18; 24:5-6; [27:9 NLT])

2. Examples of godly vs. ungodly counsel:

a.(Exo. 18:13-24; Job 2:9-10)

b.(Josh. 9:12-15) Joshua/Gibeonites covenant

c.(1 Chron. 10:1-6, 13-14; 1 Sam. 28:3-19) King Saul’s death.

d.(2 Chron. 22:2-4 AMP) King Ahaziah

e.(1 Kings 12:1-13, 19 AMP) King Rehoboam

[Pastor Lee Stokes]