Grace Fellowship Church Pastor/Teacher - Jim Rickard Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Prov 28:13, “He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.”

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.

Prov 3:5, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.”

Proverbs 11 Outline Business dealings related to: Vs. 1-8, Integrity. Vs. 9-14, Speech. Vs , Wisdom. Vs , Giving. Vs , Motivation. Proverbs 11 Outline Business dealings related to: Vs. 1-8, Integrity. Vs. 9-14, Speech. Vs , Wisdom. Vs , Giving. Vs , Motivation.

Blessings vs. Divine discipline by association related to speech in business. Pt. 6

Prov 11:14

Prov 11:14 “Guidance” - TACHBULOTH, תַּחְבֻּלוֹת, “steering or guidance.

Choosing the right information at the right time from an abundance of information you have received, and applying it to life’s situations.

Choosing the right information at the right time from an abundance of information you have received, and applying it to life’s situations. This is what is not happening.

A boss or ruler without wise counsel to guide his decisions is like a ship at sea without anyone at the helm.

In Prov 1:5 it meant rules of self-government; whereas here it means rules for the government of the people.

The wicked may give deceitful advice or counsel, Prov 12:5, but a person is always benefited by seeking counsel from the wise.

Prov 20:18, “Prepare plans by consultation, and make war by wise guidance.”

Prov 24:6, “For by wise guidance you will wage war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.”

“Fall” - NAPHAL, נָפַל, “To fall, to lie, to prostrate oneself, to overthrow”, (i.e., the collapse of a business or the Five Cycles of Discipline on a nation, Lev 26.)

TACHBULOTH with NAPHAL - people being placed under bondage by their leaders and forced to worship them, which is the result for a reversionistic nation.

Eight Steps on how Nations Rise and Fall.

Eight Step on how Nations Rise and Fall. 1. From bondage to spiritual faith.

Eight Step on how Nations Rise and Fall. 1. From bondage to spiritual faith. 2. From spiritual faith to great courage.

Eight Step on how Nations Rise and Fall. 1. From bondage to spiritual faith. 2. From spiritual faith to great courage. 3. From courage to liberty.

Eight Step on how Nations Rise and Fall. 1. From bondage to spiritual faith. 2. From spiritual faith to great courage. 3. From courage to liberty. 4. From liberty to abundance.

Eight Step on how Nations Rise and Fall. 1. From bondage to spiritual faith. 2. From spiritual faith to great courage. 3. From courage to liberty. 4. From liberty to abundance. 5. From abundance to complacency.

Eight Step on how Nations Rise and Fall. 1. From bondage to spiritual faith. 2. From spiritual faith to great courage. 3. From courage to liberty. 4. From liberty to abundance. 5. From abundance to complacency. 6. From complacency to apathy.

Eight Step on how Nations Rise and Fall. 1. From bondage to spiritual faith. 2. From spiritual faith to great courage. 3. From courage to liberty. 4. From liberty to abundance. 5. From abundance to complacency. 6. From complacency to apathy. 7. From apathy to dependence.

Eight Step on how Nations Rise and Fall. 1. From bondage to spiritual faith. 2. From spiritual faith to great courage. 3. From courage to liberty. 4. From liberty to abundance. 5. From abundance to complacency. 6. From complacency to apathy. 7. From apathy to dependence. 8. From dependence back into bondage.

The Contrast!

The Contrast! The wisdom of consulting with an “abundance of counselors” ROB YA’ATS, before making any decision.

It is having humility of soul to seek advice from many who have Bible Doctrine in their souls who make wise decisions from a position of strength.

Eccl 9:7, “The words of the wise heard in quietness are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.”

“Two heads are better than one.” Cf. Prov 15:22; 20:18; 24:5f.

Prov 15:22, “Without consultation, plans are frustrated, but with many counselors they succeed.”

An “abundance of counselors” may allude to the books of the Bible as our Lord is called “Wonderful Counselor”, and we receive His counsel when we receive His Word.

Isa 9:6, “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.”

When the leaders of a business or society have an abundance of Bible Doctrine in their souls, their subordinates are blessed by God with “victory.”

“Victory” - TESHUAH, תְּשׁוּעָה, “deliverance or salvation.” It implies bringing help to those in trouble rather than rescuing them from it.

Leadership Principles

Leadership Principles 1. Leaders have a sense of mission, Neh 1:3-11.

Leadership Principles 1. Leaders have a sense of mission, Neh 1: Leaders leverage their power and resources, Neh 2:5-10.

3. Leaders conduct research, Neh 2:11-16.

3. Leaders conduct research, Neh 2: Leaders do not take on the problem alone; they build unity of mission with those around them, Neh 2:17-18.

5. Leaders adapt to adversity, Neh 2:9, 19-20; 4:1-3,7-9; 6:1-19; 7:1-4.

5. Leaders adapt to adversity, Neh 2:9, 19-20; 4:1-3,7-9; 6:1-19; 7: Leaders resist underhanded politics, Neh 6:5-9.

7. Leaders motivate verses management that regulates, John 21:15-17; 1 Thes 2:5; Rom 16:18; 1 Peter 5:1-11.

7. Leaders motivate verses management that regulates, John 21:15-17; 1 Thes 2:5; Rom 16:18; 1 Peter 5: Leaders serve people, Neh 7:1-2, 5; 5:18; 11:1-2.

9. Leaders celebrate often, Neh 8:1-12; 9:1-3; 12:27-47: 13:1-4.

Grace Fellowship Church Tuesday October 29, 2013 Tape # Proverbs Chapter 11 Contrasting Speech Related to Business Conduct, Pt. 6 James H. Rickard Bible Ministries 2013 Grace Fellowship Church Tuesday October 29, 2013 Tape # Proverbs Chapter 11 Contrasting Speech Related to Business Conduct, Pt. 6 Prov 11:9-14; 15:22; 20:18; 24:6; Eccl 9:7; Isa 9:6; Nehemiah James H. Rickard Bible Ministries 2013