What Delights the Lord? 2/12/2017 …kindness, as it relates to His own people, judgment, with reference to His punishing the wicked; righteousness, namely, as He deals justly and uprightly with both. Matthew Poole

Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 16:16 How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Proverbs 19:20-21 Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future. Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.

Proverbs 24:3-6 By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might, for by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.

Proverbs 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

Jeremiah 9:23-24 Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.”

Deuteronomy 8:18 You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.

Proverbs 23:4-5 Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist. When your eyes light on it, it is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven.

Jeremiah 9:23-24 Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.”

Jeremiah 9:23-24 Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.”

Steadfast Love Checed (kheh'-sed) favor Covenant loyalty Redemption from enemies and troubles Mercy Pity Kindness in all its forms

Justice Mishpat (mish-pawt') judgment An act of deciding cases before a judge A verdict produced judicially Enforcing one’s rights

Acts 17:30-31 The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now He commands all people everywhere to repent, because He has fixed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by a Man whom He has appointed; and of this He has given assurance to all by raising Him from the dead.

Revelation 20:11-14

Righteousness Tsedaqah (tsed-aw-kaw') righteous in governing Truthful, honest Sovereign God administering justice Morally correct Executing the covenant

Jeremiah 9:23-24 Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.”

For Our Consideration Why did God seem to set up the contrast between wisdom, might and riches vs. steadfast love, justice, and righteousness? Why do you think God delights in these three? What does understanding and knowing the Lord mean? How do we grow in these?

Prayer Focus Thank You Lord for Your Word that gives such insight Thank You Lord that You never run out of love, justice and righteousness Thank You for a new day and for the gift of repentance for in You there is always hope