Grace Fellowship Church Pastor/Teacher - Jim Rickard Tuesday, April 29, 2014

1 John 1:9-10, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us.”

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) Spirit. Amen.

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

Proverbs Chapter 14 Introduction and The Wise Woman Builds her Home, Vs. 1.

Four Sections:

Four Sections: 1. Vs. 1-7, “Walking in Wisdom vs. Folly.”

Four Sections: 1. Vs. 1-7, “Walking in Wisdom vs. Folly.” 2. Vs. 8-15, “Walking by Faith and Not by Sight.”

Four Sections: 1. Vs. 1-7, “Walking in Wisdom vs. Folly.” 2. Vs. 8-15, “Walking by Faith and Not by Sight.” 3. Vs , “How we Walk in the Sight of Others.”

Four Sections: 1. Vs. 1-7, “Walking in Wisdom vs. Folly.” 2. Vs. 8-15, “Walking by Faith and Not by Sight.” 3. Vs , “How we Walk in the Sight of Others.” 4. Vs , “The National Impact of our Walk.”

Section I, vs. 1-7 “Walking in Wisdom vs. Folly.” Outline:

Similar to Prov 9:1-6. The benefits of having Bible Doctrine resident within your soul.

Poetical Balance A 1 - vs. 1-2 B 1 - vs. 3 C - vs. 4 B 2 - vs. 5 A 2 - vs. 6-7

A 1, Embrace the wise wife, (wisdom), and not a foolish one, (wickedness), in fear of the Lord, vs. 1-2.

B 1, Foolish speech destroys you; wise speech protects you, vs. 3.

C, Use what God has given you, and be industrious in life, vs. 4.

B 2, A person’s character determines his speech, vs. 5.

A 2, Stay away from mockers and fools, vs. 6-7.

Prudent speech and industry are coupled together as the benchmarks of having “wisdom”, Bible Doctrine, in your soul, Prov 10:1-16.

Prov 14:1 First the Positive Believer.

Prov 14:1 First the Positive Believer. “Wise” CHOKMOTH, חָכְמוֹת “Woman” the Plural of ISHSHAH, אִשָּׁה = “women.”

“Builds” - BANAH, Qal Perfect. “To build something from something.” cf. Gen 2:22.

“She has built” focuses on each woman taking individual initiative and responsibility to build up her soul with Bible Doctrine.

“Her House” - BAYITH, בַּיִת, “house or household.” She has established a home for her family.

She contributes to and regulates the material and spiritual well-being of the household.

Her house is established on an immovable foundation of righteousness. She has created an environment for the Godly nurturing and love of the entire family.

It is built by means of applying God’s Word that is resident within her soul, Prov 31:10-31.

The Contrast!

The Contrast! “The foolish woman” IWWELETH ISHSHAH, (devoid of Bible Doctrine in her soul), “with her hands tears it down,” YADH HARAS.

Prov 11:11, “By the mouth of the wicked it (a city) is torn down.”

This woman keeps on tearing down her family!

More often than not, it is the words that come out of the foolish woman’s mouth that destroy the nurturing and loving home and family.

Her arrogance and incorrigibility, poor speech, hot temper, and lack of self- control bring ruin to her household.

“Fools do not realize that even their construction is destructive.” (Complete Biblical Library Commentary.)

The wise women who apply God’s Word, especially towards their family, will build up their family unit to be one of love and prosperity.

The woman who lacks God’s Word will harass and attack her family with the result of alienating them, causing all kinds of problems, Cf. Prov 14:11.

Grace Fellowship Church Tuesday April 29, 2014 Lesson # Proverbs Chapter 14 James H. Rickard Bible Ministries 2014 Grace Fellowship Church Tuesday April 29, 2014 Lesson # Proverbs Chapter 14 The Wise Woman Builds Her Home Prov 14:1; 1:20; 9:1-6; 11:11; 31:10-31 James H. Rickard Bible Ministries 2014