Proverbial Abominations Proverbs 3:32

Proverbs 3:32 “For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous” - KJV “For the perverse person is an abomination to the LORD, But His secret counsel is with the upright” - NKJV “For the perverse is an abomination to Jehovah; But his friendship is with the upright” - ASV Froward - luwz, looz - i.e. (literally) to depart, (figuratively) be perverse:--depart, froward, perverse(-ness Abomination - tow`ebah, to-ay-baw’ - properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol:-- abominable (custom, thing), abomination. Proverbial Abominations

Introduction We will discuss some “Proverbial Abominations” “Froward” means “Perverse” Luwz - to turn aside - Strong “Abomination” Towebah - disgusting (morally); an abhorrence - Strong Something loathsome or detestable Many “abominations” mentioned in Proverbs We will discuss some “Proverbial Abominations” Perverse - false, corrupt, devious, Proverbial Abominations

The Froward or Perverse Person Proverbs 3:32; 11:20 Must not to Choose his Ways - vs. 31 Must not Envy Him - vs. 31; Psalms 37:1 His “success” is like a flower or grass His “prosperity” is fleeting and withers His “pleasure” is for a very short season Prov. 3:31- 32 - 31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. 32 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous. Prov. 11:20 - They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. Psa. 37:1 - Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Prov. 31:32 KJV - “For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous” NKJV - “For the perverse person is an abomination to the LORD, But His secret counsel is with the upright” AXV - “For the perverse is an abomination to Jehovah; But his friendship is with the upright” Proverbial Abominations

The Seven Abominations Proverbs 6:16-19 A Proud Look - vs. 17; Proverbs 16:19 A Lying Tongue - vs. 17; Proverbs 12:22 Hands that Shed Innocent Blood - vs. 17 Murders, abortionist A Heart that Devises Wicked Plans - vs. 18 Bernie Maddoff, Hitler, Creators of Pornography, Hollywood Feet that are Swift in Running to Evil - vs. 18 A False Witness - vs. 19 Acts 6:8-14; Mark 14:55-59 One Who Sows Discord Among Brethren - vss. 14, 19 Proverbs 16:28 Prov. 6:16-19 - These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Proud Look - vs. 17 - Prov. 16:19 - Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. Lying Tongue - vs. 17 Prov. 12:22 - Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. Hands that shed innocent blood - vs. 17; Gen. 9:5-6 - 5 And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man. 6 Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man. A heart that devises wicked plans - vs. 18 Feet that are swift to run to evil - vs. 18 A false witness (those who falsely accused Stephen) - vs. 19; Acts 6:8-14 - READ; Mk. 14:55-59 - Ad Hominem 1 : appealing to feelings or prejudices rather than intellect an argument 2 : marked by or being an attack on an opponent's character rather than by an answer to the contentions. Sowing of discord - Prov. 6:14 - Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Prov. 16:28 - A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. Proverbial Abominations

The False Balance Dishonest Business Practices Proverbs 11:1; 20:10, 23 Dishonest Business Practices Shady Dealings in General The Lord Demands Justice! Proverbs 16:11 Prov. 11:1 - A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight. 20:10 - Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD. 23 Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good. Prov. 16:11 - A just weight and balance are the LORD'S: all the weights of the bag are his work. JFB - that is, what He has ordered, and hence should be observed by men. Proverbial Abominations

The Way of the Wicked Their Sacrifices - Proverbs 15:8; 21:27 King Saul - 1 Samuel 15:9, 22-23 Israel in Isaiah’s day - Isaiah 1:11-20 Their Prayers - Proverbs 15:8; 28:9 Many think prayer cures all ills for anyone Many think they can ignore God’s word & do as they want Some think “just a little talk with Jesus” makes it right Their Thoughts - Proverbs 15:26 The wicked seek greedy, covetous gain - 15:27 They pour out evil things without thinking - 15:28 Prov. 15:9 - The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. Prov. 15:8 - The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. Prov 21:27 - The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? 1 Sam. 15:9, 22-23 - 9 But Saul and the people spared Agag, and the best of the sheep, and of the oxen, and of the fatlings, and the lambs, and all that was good, and would not utterly destroy them: but every thing that was vile and refuse, that they destroyed utterly. 22 And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. 23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king. Isa. 1:11-20 - READ Prov. 28:9 - He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. Prov. 15:26-28 - 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. 27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts (bribes) shall live. 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. Proverbial Abominations

Kings Who Commit Wickedness Proverbs 16:12 King Ahab Provoked God to Anger More Than All The Kings of Israel Before Him 1 Kings 16:29-33; 21:25-26 The Herod of John the Baptist’s Day Mark 6:14-29 The Herod in Acts 12 Killed James the brother of John - vss. 1-2 Imprisoned Peter, but Peter escaped by the hand of God Vss. 3-19 Smitten by God for not giving God the glory Vss. 20-23 Prov. 16:12 - It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. 1 Kings 16:29-33 - READ 1 Kings 21:25-26 - 25 But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up. 26 And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all things as did the Amorites, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel. Mk. 6:14-29 - READ Acts 12 Cf. Acts 10:25-26 Peter refused the worship of Cornelius. Cf. Acts 14:8-15 Paul and Barnabas in Lystra healed the impotent man and did not accept worship of men Proverbial Abominations

Those Who Justifying the Wicked and Condemnation of the Just Proverbs 17:15 They Condemn Christians & God’s Word Say we are “unjust” and “lack tolerance” Say we are “out of step” Say we are “homophobic and prejudiced” Say we promote “hatred” & “hate speech” They Hold Those Who “Justifieth the Wicked” and “Condemneth the Just” In High Esteem As in Isaiah’s day - Isaiah 5:20-23 “woe” - An expression of grief, cf. Matthew 23:13-16, 23, 25, 27, 29 Prov. 17:15 - He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. Isa. 5:20-23 - Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! 21 Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! 22 Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink: 23 Which justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him! Woe = ah! expressing grief:--woe worth. Probably from 183 (in the sense of crying out after); lamentation; also interjectionally Oh!:--alas, woe. Cf. Matthew 23:13-16, 23, 25, 27, 29 used the term woe - uai, oo-ah'-ee - a primary exclamation of grief; "woe":--alas, woe Proverbial Abominations

Conclusion Be on the Lord’s Side - Exodus 32:26 Obey God, not man - Acts 5:29 Do not be involved in ABOMINATION Heed the wisdom of God and His word “14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. 15 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away” - Proverbs 4:14-15 Ex. 32:26 - Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the LORD'S side? let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him. Acts 5:29 - Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. Prov. 4:14-16 - 14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. 15 Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away. 16 For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall. 17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. 18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Proverbial Abominations

“…what shalI we do?” Acts 2:37 An alien sinner must… Hear the Gospel – Romans 10:17 Believe – John 8:32 Repent – Acts 17:30 Confess Christ – Matthew 10:32 Be Baptized – Acts 2:38 An erring Child of God must… Repent and Pray – Acts 8:22 Live “faithful unto death” Revelation 2:10 Acts 2:37 - Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart (cut to the heart), and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Rom. 10:17 - So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Jn. 8:32 - I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. Acts. 17:30-31 - And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. Matt. 10:32 - Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. Acts. 2:38 - Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Acts 8:22 - Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. Rev. 2:10 - Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Proverbial Abominations