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Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.—Amen.

The Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 Prov 3:16-18 The Blessings of having Wisdom in your Soul!

Vs. 16 a picture of the scales of justice Vs. 16 a picture of the scales of justice. When we have wisdom in our soul, the integrity of God is able to bless us in these ways.

Psa 16:11, “You will make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever.”

“Long Life”, OREK YOM, “length of days”, cf. 3:2 “Long Life”, OREK YOM, “length of days”, cf. 3:2. Having a long life in Phase Two, the Christian life. Being in the Plan of God, productive and useful and having a wonderful life.

A quality spiritual life can lead to a quantity of years in the physical life. Cf. Deut 5:16 the 5th of the 10 Commandments.

Deut 5:16, “Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, that your days may be prolonged and that it may go well with you on the land which the LORD your God gives you.”

“Riches”, OSHER - Riches or wealth “Riches”, OSHER - Riches or wealth. The wise man considers himself wealthy because of his wisdom, Prov 14:24.

Prov 14:24, “The crown of the wise is their riches (wisdom), but the folly of fools is foolishness.”

Prov 22:4, “The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD, (Occupation with Christ), are riches, honor and life.”

Rom 11:33, “Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!”

“Honor”, KABOD - “Abundance, honor, or glory “Honor”, KABOD - “Abundance, honor, or glory.” The believer who finds and functions in the wisdom of God will be honored and glorified in the eternal state.

Rom 8:17, “And if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.”

Prov 15:33, “The fear of the LORD (Occupation with Jesus Christ) is the instruction for wisdom, and before honor comes humility.”

Prov 8:18, “Riches and honor are with me (wisdom), enduring wealth and righteousness.”

Prov 22:4, “The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, honor and life.”

Vs. 17, “Pleasant”, NOAM - “beauty, delightful or pleasant Vs. 17, “Pleasant”, NOAM - “beauty, delightful or pleasant.” Bible Doctrine is pleasing in manner, appearance and other qualities to your soul.

Prov 15:26, “Evil plans are an abomination to the LORD, but pleasant words are pure.”

Prov 16:24, “Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.”

Prov 22:17-18, “Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge; 18For it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, that they may be ready on your lips.”

Prov 24:3-4, “By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; 4And by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.”

Psa 37:4, “Delight yourself in the LORD; and He will give you the desires of your heart.”

Psa 40:8, “I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your Law is within my heart.”

“Peace”, SHALOM, -“completeness, soundness, welfare, and peace.”

Here it refers to finishing your life happy, untroubled, and with a sense of fulfillment. It includes contentment, prosperity, freedom from oppression by others, and a sense of completion.

Peace is also the absence of fear of the threat of harm and thus a “sense of security.”

Isa 26:3-4, “The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in You. 4Trust in the LORD forever, for in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock.”

Vs. 18, “Tree of Life”, ETS CHAYYIM.

Used 11 times in scripture;

Used 11 times in scripture; 3 times in Genesis, (2:9; 3:22, 24).

Used 11 times in scripture; 3 times in Genesis, (2:9; 3:22, 24) Used 11 times in scripture; 3 times in Genesis, (2:9; 3:22, 24). 4 times in Proverbs, (3:18, 11:30; 13:12; 15:4).

Used 11 times in scripture; 3 times in Genesis, (2:9; 3:22, 24) Used 11 times in scripture; 3 times in Genesis, (2:9; 3:22, 24). 4 times in Proverbs, (3:18, 11:30; 13:12; 15:4). 4 times in Revelation, (2:7; 22:2, 14, 19).

In Genesis it refers to the life giving tree found in the Garden of Eden.

In Revelation it refers to the tree for “healing the nations” found in the Paradise Garden of the eternal New Jerusalem.

Therefore, in the first and last references it refers to actual life giving and caring provided by God.

In Proverbs it is a euphemism for wisdom.

a) Prov 3:18, Wisdom is a benefit to those who hold onto it.

a) Prov 3:18, Wisdom is a benefit to those who hold onto it a) Prov 3:18, Wisdom is a benefit to those who hold onto it. b) Prov 11:30, Wisdom is the fruit of righteous people regarding evangelism, winning souls.

c) Prov 13:12, Wisdom is the fulfillment of your desires.

c) Prov 13:12, Wisdom is the fulfillment of your desires c) Prov 13:12, Wisdom is the fulfillment of your desires. d) Prov 15:4, Wisdom is healing power.

Prov 11:30, “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who is wise wins souls.”

Prov 13:12, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.”

Prov 15:4, “A soothing (healing) tongue is a tree of life, but perversion in it crushes the spirit.”

Words that heal, strengthen and restore come from thoughtful hearts, cf Prov 10:11; 12:18. Those who are a source of encouragement must exercise both forethought and insight, WISDOM.

In all, it refers to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His completed work on the Cross. Without which we would not have life or health or riches or happiness.

Grace Fellowship Church Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Tape # 12-133 Proverbs Chapter 3 The Blessings of Wisdom Prov 3:16-18; 14:24; 22:4; Rom 11:33 James H. Rickard Bible Ministries 2012