We hope to share scripture from the book of Proverbs and how those scriptures spoke to us in our current situations and context.
PPD Proverbs 13:1File Size: 16622 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Proverbs 30:1-6 ~ "1The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out.2 Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man.3 I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.4 Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in his fists?Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth?What is his name, and what [...]
Proverbs 23:12-17 ~ "12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge.13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die.14 If you strike him with the rod, you will save his soul from Sheol.15 My son, if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad.16 My inmost being will exult when your lips speak what is right.17 Let not your heart envy sinners,  [...]
Proverbs 16:5 and 18 ~ "5 Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.""18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall." ppd Proverbs 16: 5 and 18File Size: 15191 kbFile Type: mp3Download File So what’s the take away?It comes down to thisYou can walk in pride and experience humiliation of falling orYou ca [...]
Proverbs 9:1-6 ~ "Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars.2 She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table.3 She has sent out her young women to call from the highest places in the town,4 “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” To him who lacks sense she says,5 “Come,&nbs [...]
Proverbs 2:5-8 ~ "5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; 7 he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity, 8 guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of his saints. [...]
Proverbs 20:1 ~ "Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise." ppd Proverbs 20:1File Size: 10789 kbFile Type: mp3Download File So what’s the take away?It’s a mockeryIt will mock others, you, and anything you’ve worked to build upIts violentIt might be in the form of a fightOr it might be the violence being thrown at your body [...]
Proverbs 19:11 ~ "Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense." ppd Proverbs 19:11File Size: 10371 kbFile Type: mp3Download File So what’s the take away?Train yourself to have good sensePractice staying calm in when faced with adversityOverlook offensesYour pride is not worth defendingProve them wrong by your actions and don’t fall victim to their [...]
Proverbs 18: 2 ~ "A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion." ppd Proverbs 18:2File Size: 10831 kbFile Type: mp3Download File So what’s the take away?Words are easy to say but that doesn’t mean you should make yours worthlessKeep your words valuableSo when you speak, people listenDon’t be like me and try to fit in or move up by shocking or w [...]
Proverbs 17:2 ~ "A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers." ppd Proverbs 17:2File Size: 10830 kbFile Type: mp3Download File So what’s the take away?Don’t worry about where you startWorry about where you’re planning to finishDon’t waste the advantages you haveDon’t squander the blessings you [...]
Proverbs 16:3 ~ "Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established." ppd Proverbs 16:3File Size: 11373 kbFile Type: mp3Download File So what’s the take away?Give you work and life to God’s willIf you can’t, then quit what you’re doing and search for HimGod will establish your plansWhat God has established cannot failIt may be different than what you origin [...]
Proverbs 15:1 ~ "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." ppd Proverbs 15:1File Size: 11720 kbFile Type: mp3Download File So what’s the take away?Normal people blow upBut we aren’t striving to be normalHarsh words bring out defensesA defensive structure is much harder to defeatSoft answers bring resolutionsAnswers provide solutionsWords create problemsSoft a [...]
Proverbs 14:4 ~ "Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox." ppd Proverbs 14:4File Size: 8113 kbFile Type: mp3Download File So what’s the take away?Work hardAll the time.Remember Colossians 3:17EVERYTHING for GodDon’t lose sight of the big picture because of the little messesThe mess can be cleaned by youThe plow can’t [...]
Proverb 13:3 ~ "Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin." ppd Proverbs 13:3File Size: 8378 kbFile Type: mp3Download File What’s the take away?Don’t be normalGuard your mouth, doing so will protect much more.Preserve your lifeAn easy thing you can practice is silence, when in doubtIs it worth saying?It’s much easier to go back [...]
Proverb 12:1 - “Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.” ppd Proverbs 12:1File Size: 8358 kbFile Type: mp3Download File What’s the take away?Love DisciplineIt is clear direction to growthLove KnowledgeDo not be satisfied with your current level, look to growAnd don’t waste the knowledge discipline can provideDon’t be stupidYou& [...]
Proverb 11:1 ~ “A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight.” ppd Proverbs 11:1File Size: 9468 kbFile Type: mp3Download File What’s the take away?Cheating or treating people wrong is horrible in God’s eyeAnd it’s not doing you any favors with the people around youInteractions with people that are honest and fair bring pleasu [...]
Proverb 10:1 ~ “A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother." ppd Proverbs 10:1File Size: 9859 kbFile Type: mp3Download File What’s the take away?Bring JoyNot to have joy but to share it with othersAvoid GrievingNot because it hurts you but it hurts God and othersYou won’t have to practice avoiding pain for yourselfThat comes naturall [...]
Proverb 9:8 ~ “Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you.” ppd Proverbs 9:8File Size: 8377 kbFile Type: mp3Download File What’s the take away?Correcting a mocker is a Waste of breathIt might make you feel better to shut him up,But, it’s not prompting change in himTo correct the wise is to Gain love and respectThe wise man wi [...]
Proverb 8:1 ~ “Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice?" ppd Proverbs 8:1File Size: 8376 kbFile Type: mp3Download File What’s the take away?Wisdom is not hidding from youIt’s all around if you are looking for itUnderstanding is trying to get your attentionThe understadning of what you see is vital to developing wisdomTake advatage and work to properly understan [...]
Proverbs 7:1 ~ “My son, keep my words and treasure up my commandments with you" ppd Proverbs 7:1File Size: 9862 kbFile Type: mp3Download File What’s the Takeaway?I (your dad) am not your adversaryI seek your good and prosperityMy “stuff” isn’t the most valuable thing I can give youWhich is a good thing because I don’t plan on accumulating very much of it.My t [...]
Proverbs 6:6 ~ "Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. ppd Proverbs 6:6File Size: 10501 kbFile Type: mp3Download File Identify, right now areas you have a tendency to be a slacker in.And you will likely need somebody to offer assistance if you’re serious about identifying your areas of weakness.Be as focused at the ant when you workDoing so brings [...]
Proverbs 5:8 ~ "Keep your way far from her, and do not go near the door of her house" ppd Proverbs 5:8File Size: 10636 kbFile Type: mp3Download File Don’t play with sin, it’s dangerous. Don’t ask, “how close can I get to sin?”Instead, ask, “how close can I get to God.”Striving to answer that question will carry you in the opposite direction. [...]
Proverbs 4:8 ~ "Prize her highly, and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her." ppd Proverbs 4:8File Size: 9919 kbFile Type: mp3Download File Stay focused on a prize worth striving for WisdomThe pursuit and practice of wisdom brings other opportunities with it.Being honored and lifted up, because you have displayed wisdom and people want you to be in positions o [...]
Proverbs 3:5 ~ "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding" ppd Proverbs 3:5File Size: 13785 kbFile Type: mp3Download File Truly trusting God with all your heart is hard, if not impossibleGod’s knowledge and understanding dwarfs our own in unimaginable magnitude.We can only do this through Jesus Christ, which is where wisdom comes in. [...]