Proverbs

Chapter one:vs8-33
Some Invitations To Respond to
(1) INVITATION #1 – LISTEN TO YOUR PARENTS – vs 8-9

v8 – father – instruction – we get the word discipline from this word

-Fathers must be involved in disciplining their children
mother – listen to mom

-If you forsake the teaching of the mom, then dad will be coming home to handle it
v9 – when children obey, they are like beautiful jewelry

chains about your neck – this refers to submission to authority
-To place a chain on you neck, you have to bend the neck
(2) INVITATION #2 – DO NOT LISTEN TO THE WORLD – vs10-19

v10 – sinners – speaks of the world system and unbelievers

a. the world entices you – is a fishing term speaking of bait

b. v11 – “Come with us” the world says
-there is a constant pull from the world on us
Do Not Consent – refuse…do not give in…stay clear
a. I had to give in – 1 Corinthians 10:13

b. The world will swallow you up
vs 15-16 – Say NO…

– Do not go back to the world

-The world is a wicked and evil system

-We will get caught when we sin – vs17-19

-The net is spread – a net is spread out on the ground with bird seed on it. The birds do not see the net and it is pulled tight and they get caught in the net…

(3) INVITATAION #3 – WISDOM SHOUTS – Vs20-32

vs20-21 wisdom is loud in private and public

Who does wisdom speak to?

1. simple ones – these are carnal Christians

2. scorners – unbelievers who ridicule Jesus Christ

3. Fools – unbelievers who are arrogant and deceitful and turn their backs on God
v23 – turn at my rebuke

-Receive encouraging words and constructive criticism
-They are all the words of the Lord – v23b
v23 – the blessing of listening to wisdom shouting at you

I will pour out my Holy Spirit on you……..You will be refreshed
v24 -= the invitation to receive wisdom is ignored

vs25-27 – the Lord will just shake His head in disbelief
vs28-32 – they have not repented and think they can continue in their sin and the Lord will still hear their prayers
v33 – The principle of relaxation

-If you listen to wisdom you will live in peace

without fear of evil – refers to the breaking up of all that is good and reliable
*your marriage, business, mind and emotions will not break up