Proverbs 3

Divine Principles

vs1-2 – Divine Life
vs3-4 – Divine Favor
vs5-6 – Divine Direction
vs7-8 – Divine Health

Proverbs – two meanings for the word Proverbs.

(1) means to rule – the book of Proverbs are principles, sayings and words from God that should rule and given our lives

(2) means to be like – Proverbs was written to help us become more like Jesus

Vs7-8 – DIVINE HEALTH

*Solomon ties together a godly life and good health

How can we be and remain healthy?

(1) REJECT ARROGANCE AND PRIDE – v7
-do not think you know everything
-get rid of the big head

-arrogance and pride are a reliance upon self – Nebuchadnezzar
-humility is reliance upon Jesus Christ

-humility is recognizing the greatness and power of Jesus Christ and that He is the source of all things

(2) REFUSE TO DO WRONG – v7

Refusing to do wrong includes two things:

(1) Fear the Lord – means to highly respect and honor the Lord

-the fear of the Lord is understanding:
His instruction
His discipline
His judgment

(2) Depart from Evil – have nothing to do with sin

depart – means to turn away completely
to turn it off

a. the power and goodness of the Lord is greater than the power of sin

b. the Lord never gives us more than we can handle – 1 Cor 10:13

v8 – PROMISE AND BLESSING

Health to your body and navel – this is mental and emotional healing

a. this reminds us of our past – when we were in the womb
-this speaks of the umbilical cord of the baby that is attached to the mom to receive life. It is cut @ birth.

-the cord of the past has been cut

b. this reminds us of our future – Jeremiah 29:11.
-there is life beyond the womb – a bright future

strength to your bones or marrow – this is physical healing

Mark 5:25-34 – Healing Principles

(1) THE LORD IS A HEALER – Mark 5:27, 30,34
-the Lord uses many ways to bring healing to people, but it is the Lord who is the Healer

-healing is for today
-healing is for everyone heaven – everyone is healed in heaven

(2) THE DISEASE OR SICKNESS MAKES NO DIFFERENCE TO THE LORD – v25
-this woman had an incurable disease/was dyeing/no energy

(3) HEALING INCLUDES FAITH – v34
Faith is knowing the Lord can heal and will heal. It is placing ones faith in Jesus the Healer

-Mark 5:36 & Mark 4:40

(4) HEALING AND REDEMPTION GO HAND IN HAND – v34
this woman was not only healed but also saved