We all need discipleship. Andrew discipled me. And when you run, you will not stumble. Ezekiel Think to the New Testament and the Apostle Pauls relationship with Timothy. Malachi You look at it and imagine how good it is and how happy youll be once you eat it. i. Then Jared, our old Cornerstone intern who just finished college, finished working on the upstairs and he came to help me. 40 min Small Group Discussion, The Wisdom of Discipleship | Proverbs 4:1-27, 2023 Cornerstone Congregational Church. Timothy had a Christian mother and grandmother who taught him the faith (2 Tim 1:5) but he also needed Paul. May 24, 1981. 17They eat the bread of wickedness And suppose the tin soldier did not like it. As parents that should strike the fear of the Lord in our hearts. By trusting in the Lord (Prov 3:5; 23:17; 28:26). 2 John We receive salvation when the Holy Spirit comes and changes our hearts and washes away our sin (salvation). 1) Faith: Being Certain of What You Do Not See Hebrews 11:1-2 2) Creation: Understanding the Power of Gods Word Hebrews 11:3 3) Abel: Giving God the First Portion Hebrews 11:4 4) Enoch: Believing Gods Goodness Hebrews 11:5-6 5) Noah: Heeding Gods Warnings Hebrews 11:7 6) Abraham (1a): Following Gods 2 Corinthians 4Then he (my father) taught me, and he said to me, We called the other couple to come be with the kids so that we could go to the They do not sleep unless they have done evil: Those on the path of wickedness are committed to their sin. We look in this 5 part series at spiritual heart problems. With a little imagination Im sure we can all think of examples where we prioritized our own happiness at the expense of others. That means not only not laying around all day but getting a job or volunteering so I can serve others. We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites, how you interact with us, to enrich your user experience, and to customize your relationship with our website. So if you want to walk in the way of wisdom you got to read the book. He will do everything he can to prevent you. The same God who designed and created us is the God who guides us in and through His commands. When were deciding how to live out our faith the first person were going to naturally copy is the ones who had the biggest affect on our lives, our parents. b. When I was my fathers son, Mothers Day mom Jesus proverbs 31 wife church Greeting cards (8, 16, and 24 Pcs) $17.72. embrace her, and she will honor you. Who had it first? is an issue of justice. Play MP3 of this sermon. Because the teaching faithfully communicated Gods truth, obedience to the commands of his father meant life or death for Solomon. 2. Our church feels the weighty responsibility of supporting families, teaching truth, and providing opportunities for children and families to serve in our congregation and community. Jesus condemns the Pharisees and teachers of the lawthe most religious people of allbecause they care more for their traditions and hand washing than people. New Living Translation My children, listen when your father corrects you. By guarding who we give our hearts to (Prov 7:25; 23:1, 26; 26:25). Take hold of my words with all your heart; Therefore get wisdom. It comes from Sauron or Morgoth before it and there are Orcs who are absolutely irredeemable. Dads dont always seem to get the same level 2 Samuel Now in these two verses he sums up his statements with one of the most memorable statements in all of Proverbs. Matthew 15:8-9 (NIV) And drink the wine of violence. We may request cookies to be set on your device. WebProverbs 4:23 Sermons: Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life. Value wisdom, pursue wisdom, sacrifice for wisdom, get wisdom and understanding. Feeble, indeed, is our hold when we are only interested in wisdom because it is a novelty. (Bridges). But if all we do is walk away from these series in Proverbs and think, I got to do better than were actually no better off. iii. Keep your heart with all diligence, Both children are saying, I dont care about you or your happiness. For they are life to those who find them, Its up to your son or daughter to decide. Both are being selfish. His righteousness for our wickedness. Proverbs 4:7-8, Denomination: I Cant Teach Good Things Without Gods Word Hold Your Steps Within Gods Path For You Do Not Go Towards The Way Of The Wicked His Words Are Health Joshua 1:5, Luke 11:11-13, Matthew 22:37-40, Matthew 6:31-34, Proverbs 2:1-5, Psalm 34:3-9, Psalms Haggai God can change our hearts. Proverbs 4:20-27 But in todays Proverb we find a father who is both. All scripture quotes, unless otherwise noted, are from the New King James Version.) Nehemiah See theres a close connection between wisdom and the tangible physical world, which we see next. But not only that. Maybe we shouldnt make too much of it but at the very least this father is expecting his teaching to multiply. By guarding what influences our hearts (Prov 4:23; 23:15). And your eyelids look right before you. (These are also three things our heavenly Father wants from all of us. And their sleep is taken away unless they make someone fall. When I heard him say that it just struck me as exactly what the Bible teaches. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. i. A neglected Bible is the melancholy proof of a heart that is alienated from God. $15.48. His death for our life (Col 3:3-4). Have you ever fought with a brother or sister or parent over something it turns out you actually agree upon? But if the Holy Spirit comes and transforms our hearts first, the new heart enables us to love and obey God. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. It is the wellspring of life in that the capacity to live with joy and vigor ultimately comes from within and not from circumstances. and do not forsake your mothers teaching. Parenting--Its A Tough Job Turn over, if you would, to Proverbs 4. Philemon keep my commands, and you will live. He became one of my spiritual fathers. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. Theres a price to pay if you want to know Gods truth and obey it. (Wiersbe). b. And health to all their flesh. for everything you do flows from it. Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do! Proverbs 4:23, Jeremiah 17:9, Denomination: I am only concerned about myself. It shines ever brighter unto the perfect day. 6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. 6:5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, 1. b. Proverbs 4:10-23. Once again the author Solomon is contrasting the two paths, wisdom and folly. Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you: Solomon continued in his remembrance of his fathers teaching to him. I had one of moments this fall when I began reading Shepherding a Childs Heart by Tedd Tripp. 6Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; Galatians By being peacemakers (Prov 6:14; 24:2, 17). TCF Sermon i. It is not said, Keep at a due distance, but at a great distance; never think you can get far enough from it. STEVE ANDERSON Sermon series: Guarding Your Heart, Choose Book of Bible to Study Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. Ezekiel 36:25-26 (NIV) 25I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. 2 Chronicles James Here is a man from whom pollution flows. Blessed is the one who always trembles before God, My mouth, my hands and feet are the pipes through which my life flows to others. Jeremiah c. The way of the wicked is like darkness: Considering where each path leads should help a man or woman make the right choice. Hes expecting his teaching to go to all his sons or his sons sons, his grandchildren. anyone else they disciple). And the years of your life will be many. This requires we humble ourselves and seek a relationship with him. If we pollute that wellspring, the infection will spread; before long, hidden appetites will become open sins and public shame. (Wiersbe). Proverbs 1:8 Ruth 2 Peter Our sin doesnt want to stop being sin. (NIV). But then you see them talking to your boss and you begin to wonder if theyre gunning for the promotion you deserve. Presbyterian/Reformed. WebWe must keep a watchful eye and a strict hand upon all the motions of our inward man, Proverbs 4:23; Proverbs 4:23. Its the source of everything you. Andrew Davies poured Gods Word into me and now Im pouring into Caleb, and Henry, and Jeremy and I hope theyll pour into others. Revelation, Search Wikipedia using spiritual discretion, Proverbs 4:23-27 The Fountain and its Streams, Proverbs 4:23 Messages that reference Pr 4:23, Guard Your Heart (Part 1):The Importance of the Heart, Guard Your Heart (Part 2): How to Guard It, Proverbs 4:23 The ABCs of Wisdom- Heart - Where Life Makes Up Its Mind, Proverbs 4:20-27 The Place of the Heart in Godly Living - Faith Presbyterian Church, Maintaining Moral Purity (scroll down for Pr 4:23), Philippians 4:7 (answer to Proverbs 4:23) How to Keep the Heart, Proverbs 4:23 Secret Storage - Strength for the Journey, Proverbs 4:23 - Multiple Resources - especially commentaries, Proverbs 1-12 Devotionals & Sermon Illustrations, Proverbs 13-19 Devotionals & Sermon Illustrations, Proverbs 20-31 Devotionals & Sermon Illustrations. Proverbs 20:9 (NIV) Its exhausting. 3 John i. I was pretty committed to staying in New England, and I really John Piper May 24, If we look at this situation in terms of the heart, the issues change. The word stumble is used three times to describe the way of the foolish. a. pay attention and gain understanding. 1 Corinthians Nogah refers to the lights bright gleam or radiance, as from the moon (Isaiah 4:5, 50:10) or stars (Joel 2:10, 4:15), and connotes that there are no clouds, not even a shadow, on this path. (Waltke), iii. Look what the results are for those parents who really take serious their childs knowledge of God. This series is a study in the problem of the heart appears to be the heart of the problem. Embrace her and she will honor you. (Proverbs 4:7-8, NLT). By studying Gods Word (Prov 2:2, 10; 3:1; 6:21; 7:3; 22:17). Solomon wrote these words to his son whom, he assumed, was committed to following Yahweh. CLASS 5. You get suspicious, start alienating them, the relationship breaks down, and you find out they didnt want the promotion; they just wanted to help you succeed. Why is that? deliverance of life Yet the path of those who get wisdom the path of the just grows brighter. Do you want to be discipled? Jesus physical heart was broken but so was his emotional heart. In this regard, we appreciate something of the irony and tragedy of Solomons life. I want to guard the core of who I am by filling myself up with wisdom. You can have a spiritual father or spiritual mother who is not your biological parent. Its all very complicated. If you get someone to disciple you, you may be surprised by what God does. Do you want it? Ask them, Will you meet with me regularly to pray, study Gods Word, and talk about life? The point is. Get Wisdom. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. Proverbs 4:4-5 4 Then he (my father) taught me, and he said to me, Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live. Let your heart retain my words; Click on the different category headings to find out more. Joel This is the next logical step; for words flow out of the heart. (Ross), ii. This verse contains a fine metaphor; it refers to the sun rising above the horizon, and the increasing twilight, till his beams shine full upon the earth. (Clarke), ii. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. If the reservoir is polluted, it does no good to fix the pipes and the valves. They dont rest comfortably (their sleep is taken away) unless they draw others to their own path of wickedness. Whats really cool is that this lines up exactly with our Childrens Ministry Teams mission. keep your foot from evil. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. So, lets guard our hearts, because from them flow the springs of life. Job cried out, "The thing which I greatly feared is come upon me." Luke 21:26 Mens hearts failing them for fear, for looking b. A heart that loves and worships God produces a heart that obeys God. Psalms ii. I am clean and without sin? A. Matthew 12:34, for out of the abundance of they are robbed of sleep till they make someone stumble. when you run, you will not stumble. Repent of your sins and invite Christ through the power of his Holy Spirit to come and work on you and then find a spiritual parent to help you grow. 3For I too was a son to my father, New variation on MIND OVER MATTER If the heart is captured, the whole manaffections, desires, motives, pursuitswill be handed over. (Bridges). Hosea By receiving correction (Prov 5:12; 24:32). Men and women often regard money or fame or romance as the principal thing; Gods people should give a higher place to wisdom. This isnt a theoretical question. FOCAL POINT: GUARD YOUR HEART Sanctification is growing in holiness and obedience to God. Proverbs 4:1-7, Proverbs 5:1-23, Guard your heart, for from it come the issues of life, Proverbs 4:20-27 Even as a rebellious child could be disowned in Israel (Deuteronomy 21:18-21 and 32:19-20), an obedient son was regarded as true in every sense. July 30, 2000 Proverbs 4:1-9 Ephesians 6:1-4 With urgency, wisdom speaks and says avoid it and turn away from it. Since He is the Creator and Sustainer of life, when we follow Gods ways we will be blessed. Body I want to protect myself from laziness and gluttony and fill myself with good foods and diligence. And do not walk in the way of evil. 2And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. This is part one of a five part series. Proverbs 4:1-13. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. We pray. Ive recently learned some basic sign language for the song Jesus Loves Me. Numbers C.S. 19But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; Who am I putting into my heart? But what if a button or lever isnt working in the control center? 9They worship me in vain; #5 THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART IS THE HEART OF THE PROBLEM Christ or the world. The Bible does not hide the fact that one can become as zealous for evil as for good. (Kidner), iii. WebNow he taught me ( Proverbs 4:4 ) Now this would be David, his father. REFINING OF SILVER Vs. 4 REMOVE THE DROSS Dross is the waste material that makes LAZY! read more, Scripture: Here we find wisdom personified as a woman, at first reading like a bride that is to be loved and embraced (v. 8), but also having the qualities of an influential patron who can protect. (Ross). The Holy Spirit can change our hearts. I have directed you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in upright paths. His wisdom for our foolishness (1 Cor 1:30). Our hearts determine our behavior. Ephesians 6:1-4, Proverbs 4:1-9, Denomination: WebTHE QUEST FOR WISDOM (Proverbs 2:1-5) Expository, Old Testament, Poetry, Proverbs. Early in his life, Solomon was richly rewarded for his pursuit of wisdom (1 Kings 3:7-12). 7The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Energize with truth. Song of Solomon By seeking Gods way and not our own (Prov 18:2; 19:3; 23:19). TEXT: iii. I will have it and be happy regardless of what that means to you., In terms of issues of the heart, you have two sinning children. keep my commands, and you will live. and Confident that he spoke good doctrine, he could exhort them, do not forsake my law.. "It's a matter of environment, we must change his environment." Titus His body for ours. Ive had several mentors, spiritual fathers, the last couple years. Is this gossip? Gods Word will be without power in our lives if we never open it. Proverbs 4:23-27, Galatians 5:16. He thinks you are killing him. They can never escape its power. Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Ephesians 3:14-21, 4. i. The teacher uses feminine verbs to promise protection and safety. Good people are good. Amos Originally, the heart is full of wickedness ( Jeremiah 17:9 ), but when it is purified, we are able to see the very face of God ( 4:23 .. Keep they heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. a. Never associate with those whose life is irregular and sinful; never accompany them in any of their acts of transgression. (Clarke). Living according to wisdom is like walking or running on a safe road, a course that will be free of obstacles, so that progress will be certain. (Ross), iii. When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; And if you run, you will not stumble. The Nervous System Network. Lamentations Keep my commands, and live. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep Any who choose the way of wisdom will walk in the light and in the path of righteousness. The Paperback Bible presents the Bible by the Book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for WebA wise man is one who thinks before he speaks. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. John 3. This isnt just any instruction, but instruction based on Gods Word. A father is teaching his sons what his father taught him. The other is keeping the advantage. Give some personal examples of what you or people you know did that was unwise. Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. For they do not sleep unless they have done evil; Kyfingers@aol.com OPENING SCRIPTURE: i. As Satan keeps special watch here, so must we keep special watch as well. Zechariah Get wisdom: A blunt way of saying: What it takes is not brains or opportunity, but decision. and drink the wine of violence. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. TEXT: It would involve turning the tin into flesh. Put away from you a deceitful mouth: To stay on the path of the just, one must give attention to what they speak. The classic response is Who had it first? This response misses heart issues. Sanctification is when we begin to use our control-center to do the things God wants. Isaiah We all need a spiritual father or spiritual mother. and health to ones whole body. "Hear ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. Discipleship is when one person pours Gods words and ways (Gods wisdom) into another person to help them know and follow Christ and that person pours into a third person and so on and so on. This is part three of a five part series. Ezekiel 36:27 (NIV)And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. (NIV). Its always been worth it to make the time to meet with them even once a month and reflect on what God is doing in my life and theirs. c. For out of it spring the issues of life: There is great reward to the one who guards their heart, keeping it for wisdom (as in Proverbs 4:21). All we can do is pray and offer wisdom when God gives us the opportunity. i. The son must take care that every step conforms with that way; one false step could prove fatal. One of the great enticements to the way of the wicked (Proverbs 4:19) is that it is fun, pleasant, and will bring some sense of happiness. and present you with a glorious crown. (NIV). Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. The first part is that initial change from a heart of wickedness that rejects God to a heart that loves God and worships him. Put away from you a deceitful mouth, He can save us and sanctify us, but we have to get involved. We all have something wrong. Whose your Paul? God changes our heartshe saves usand then he molds our heartshe sanctifies us. 4 My father taught me, Take my words to heart. WebProverbs 4 New International Version Get Wisdom at Any Cost 4 Listen, my sons, to a fathers instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. 2 Timothy He puts situations, circumstances, and people in our lives to make us more like Christ. Change all of the pumps. Prov. This is an issue of the heart, and if we dont address our hearts, whats going on inside us, change wont last. Heart is the mind, will, intellect First Bill learned, then Jonathan, then Jared, and if wed been there long enough maybe Jared would have shown Bernie how to do it. David didnt want his words to fall upon deaf ears or a hard heart, so he addressed this first. Fathers Day is not just the masculine counterpart of Mothers Day. You can download a PDF copy of this sermon above, which includes endnotes and references or share it through Apple podcasts. Lewis. Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; One day your child will pass on their faith to their children. Thats a defective heart. Introduction Proverbs 4:4(NASB) Verse Thoughts. Godly wisdom comes from the Lord and enables the one who is endowed with wisdom to discern what is good, to distinguish between what is true and what is false, and to judge that which is godly and righteous. The principles of gaining godly wisdom are laid down in Scripture, for we are told to trust in the Lord Evangelical/Non-Denominational. God is always listening and evaluating our words. a. This sermon deals with the difficult role of being a parent. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. He showed me how to drill a hole in the cement flooring in the basement so they could install a sump pump. 26Give careful thought to the paths for your feet (feet) 2I give you sound learning, Ephesians 4:3132 says Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. A spiritual father or mother is someone who comes alongside you and walks with you in your faith, helping you study the Bible and pray, and encouraging you in your walk with Jesus. (NIV). Hear, my son, and accept my sayings, And the years of your life will be many. a. My son, give attention to my words; The pursuit of wisdom is rewarded. Mothers Day Greeting Cards for mom, mommy wife, daughter, scripture proverbs 31. He left me and I worked for a couple hours on it. My son, give attention to my words: The lessons of wisdom can be given but never received. Whose discipling you and who are you discipling? And in verse 26 he is removing the old stony heart and giving a new healthy flesh-heart to his people. They will sacrifice sleep and money and dignity and freedom to do their evil. We may do a good thing on Wednesday and an evil thing on Thursday, or a selfish thing. I dont recommend either of these authors but I found what George R. R. Martin said about the human heart to be fascinating: My fantasy series is often compared to Tolkien Tolkiens view of good and evil is externalized. This would guide his children well into the future (when you run, you will not stumble). *other, Three things a good dad wants his kids to do. WebWithout wisdom, men make choices that bring pain, poverty, trouble, and even death. Lewis writes in Mere Christianity of how our old natures dont want to be changed. And put perverse lips far from you. He taught me: His [later] fall was therefore the more blameworthy, because he had been so piously educated. (Trapp), v. Those who receive from their parents direction in the fear of Jehovah, have that for which to be perpetually thankful. Paul became a spiritual father to Timothy but he expected Timothy to become a spiritual father to the men and women of his churchto pass along the teachings of Christ Jesus. Jeremiah 17:9, Proverbs 4:23. Kyfingers@aol.com iii. He uses knowledge correctly. There are cancer clinics, cancer clinics, wound clinics, sleep clinics and a host of others. The prophet Ezekiel promises Gods people Israel as they are exiles in Babylon that God is going to deal with their fundamental problem, which lead to their exile, their sinful hearts. A Jesus invited Thomas to touch His hands where the nails had been. Turn away from it and pass on. I can still recall my wife saying, "I think its time." * The bodily organ, its function, region, etc. We work with Gods heart change. Daniel We seek God together. Read the story of our church here. 23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. If the citadel is taken, the whole town must surrender. (3:25) NIV. Now this is not always the case. Proverbs 4:4 (NIV) INTRODUCTION. 4:23 .. Keep they heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. If you could have that would you want it? They do not know what makes them stumble. Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, E. Johnson. You can check these in your browser security settings. a. Its about people. and be steadfast in all your ways. What if something in your mind or emotions is off? c. Keep her, for she is your life: Again, Solomon emphasized the value we should have for wisdom. Guard her, for she is your life. He is not referring to just any instruction, mind you. She brings with her honor and ornament. Follow my commands, and you will live. My happiness depends on possessing it. 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