“Be wise, not selfish and watch your mouth”
Wednesday Night February 8, 2012
keywords: desires, wisdom, fool, contempt, lazy, wicked, evil, selfish
scriptures: Proverbs 18
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Proverbs is supposed to be a springboard. We need to read the word more. Proverbs 18:1-10
Verse 1- someone is following their own desires and seeketh worldly wisdom instead of godly
wisdom. You don’t want to be a loner who is seeking their own selfish desires. Don’t be sneaky
but be upfront and straightforward. Verse 2- a fool wants what they want. They are trying to
satisfy their heart. Are you going after the things of God? Verse 3- Wicked and contempt go
hand in hand. Ignominy means dishonour. You don’t won’t to be blamed for something wrong.
You want good things to follow you and not bad. Verse 4- Some times you need to search out
what a man says. We need the wisdom of God in our lives. Verse 5- Don’t let evil people cause
you to do something wrong. Don’t be like Rosco on the Dukes of Hazzard. Verse 6-
Sometimes you need to learn to shut up- to just be quiet. You want to be a person that is in
control. Verse 8- you don’t want to say hurtful things to be people because your words can go
down deep. Verse 9- you don’t want to be lazy. You don’t want to go to sleep or not follow
through on things and end of wasting something. Verse 10- The name of the Lord is a strong
tower- by trusting in God he can be your protection and safe place.