1. Grace Fellowship Church
Pastor/Teacher - Jim Rickard
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
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2. 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

3. 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.

4. The Book of Proverbs Chapter 8 Wisdom’s Benefits, Part 5

5. III. Second Exhortation: Choose wisdom above all else, 8:10. 1
III. Second Exhortation: Choose wisdom above all else, 8: Reason: Wisdom is most valuable, 8: Reason: Wisdom has immediate benefits, 8: Reason: Wisdom’s origin, antiquity and work, 8:22-31.

6. Nine Categories of Benefits! 1. Dwelling in Prudence and Discretion, Vs Hating Evil, Vs Counsel to make courageous decisions, Vs Rulership over your soul, Vs

7. 5. A loving relationship with the Lord, Vs 17
5. A loving relationship with the Lord, Vs 17. “Wisdom” loves those whose love compels them to seek her.

8. “Love” - AHEB, אָהֵב, is an essence of God; every action of God is an outcome of His love.

9. Since “wisdom” is the thinking of God applied to life, every outcome of wisdom also results in love realized in your life.

10. Mat 6:33-34, “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Cf. 1 Cor 3:11-14

11. “Diligently seek” - SHACHAR, שָׁחַר “Seeking wisdom” is the path to righteous living and reward, Prov 11:27.

12. Prov 11:27, “He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who seeks evil, evil will come to him.”

13. Those who do not diligently and honestly seek “wisdom” will not find her, Prov 1:28, nor righteousness and reward, Prov 8: Cf. 1 Sam. 2:30; 2 Sam 22:26; Psa 18:26.

14. 6. Spiritual and material blessings, Vs
6. Spiritual and material blessings, Vs. 18 – Logistical Grace Blessings. Cf. Prov 3:16

15. Four Blessings 1) “Riches”, OSHER, עשֶׁר 2) “Honor”, KABOD, כָּבוֹד 3) “Enduring wealth”, ATHEQ HON, עָתֵק, הוֹן 4) “Righteousness”, TSEDAQAH, צְדָקָה

16. 1) “Riches” God blesses the righteous and the diligent with riches and wealth, Psa 112:3.

17. Psa 112:3, “Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.”

18. The wise man considers himself wealthy because of his wisdom, Prov 10:4; 14:24.

19. Prov 10:4, “Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.”

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

21. It is a reward for the humble, Prov 22:4, “The reward of humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, honor and life.”

22. Being humble is freedom from pride and arrogance and independence from human power.

23. Prov 15:33, “The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom, and before honor comes humility.”

24. 2) “Honor” The idea of “honor, respect, renown or glory” of your reputation and person. Cf. Gen 45:13; Prov 3:35.

25. Honor before the Lord and man, having a good reputation in the eyes of both, so far as it depends on you. Mat 25:21, 23; Luke 19:17; Rom 12:18

26. 3) “Enduring wealth” Surpassing or eminent wealth or sufficiency
3) “Enduring wealth” Surpassing or eminent wealth or sufficiency. Logistical Grace Blessings! 2 Cor 4:7; 9:8; 12:9; Eph 1:18-23; 2:7

27. 2 Cor 4:7, “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves.”

28. 2 Cor 9:8, “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed.”

29. The proper balance toward humanistic wealth is expressed in the wise man’s prayer of Prov 30:8-10.

30. 4) “Righteousness” Walking in our positional sanctification; experientially sanctified in the righteousness of God every day, by means of the filling of God the Holy Spirit and wisdom in your soul.

31. Prov 8:17-18; 8:35; 11:27; 14:24; Mat 6:33-34; 1 Cor 3:11-14
Grace Fellowship Church Tuesday July 23, Tape # Proverbs Chapter 7
Love Wisdom and Receive Her Blessings
Prov 8:17-18; 8:35; 11:27; 14:24; Mat 6:33-34; 1 Cor 3:11-14
James H. Rickard Bible Ministries 2013