Proverbial Abominations Proverbs 3:32 1

 “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 2

Introduction  “Froward” means “Perverse”  Luwz - to turn aside - Strong  Abomination  Towebah - disgusting (morally); an abhorrence - Strong  Something loathsome or detestable  Many “abominations” in Proverbs  We will discuss some “Proverbial Abominations” 3

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 vapor  His “prosperity” is fleeting  His “pleasure” is for a very short season 4

The Seven Abominations  Proverbs 6:16-19  A Proud Look - vs. 17; Proverbs 16:5  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 6:11-14  One Who Sows Discord Among Brethren - vss. 14, 19  Proverbs 16:28; Galatians 6:8  Isaiah 5:

The False Balance  Proverbs 11:1; 20:10, 23  Dishonest Business Practices  Shady Dealings in General  The Lord Demands Justice!  Proverbs 16:11 6

The Way of the Wicked  Proverbs 15:9  Their Sacrifices - Proverbs 15:8; 21:27  King Saul - 1 Samuel 15: 9, 22  Israel in Isaiah’s day - Isaiah 1:11  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 please  Some think “just a little talk with Jesus” makes it right  Their Thoughts - Proverbs 15:26  The wicked think greedy thoughts - 15:27  They do not study to answer - 15:28 7

Kings Who Commit Wickedness  Proverbs 16:12  The Herod of John the Baptist’s Day  Mark 6:14-29  The Herod in Acts 12  President Obama  Pray for Mr. Obama and our “leaders” - 1 Timothy 2:1-3  He Promotes Same-Sex Marriage & the LGBT’s 8

Obama Proclaims LGBT Pride Month “NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2014 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. I call upon the people of the United States to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists, and to celebrate the great diversity of the American people. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.” BARACK OBAMA 9

Those Who Justifying the Wicked and Condemnation of the Just  Proverbs 17:15  They Condemn Christians  Say we are not just and tolerant  Say we are out of step  Say we are homophobic and prejudiced  President Obama said…  “I call upon the people of the United States to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists, and to celebrate the great diversity of the American people”  They Hold Those When Justify the Wicked Highly  If you disagree, some accuse you of racism!  Isaiah was right! - Isaiah 5:

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  Proverbs 4:14-15  “ 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” 11