Happy is the man who finds wisdom
Text: Proverbs 3:13-18
20 January 2008
(I) THE MANIFOLD BLESSINGS THAT ATTEND WISDOM
1. Longevity
“For length of days and long life and peace they will add to you.” Proverbs 3:2
“Length of days is in her right hand…” Proverbs 3:16a
a) Long life
b) Peaceful long life
2. High esteem
“And so find favour and high esteem In the sight of God and man.” Proverbs 3:4
a) From man
b) From God
3. Good health
“It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones.” Proverbs 3:8
a) Health
b) Strength
4. Physical (Material) aspects
“…In her left hand riches and honour.” Proverbs 3:16b
a) Riches
b) Honour
5. Peace
“Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.” Proverbs 3:17
a) Pleasantness
b) Peace
6. A Tree of life
“She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her…” Proverbs 3:18a
“…Keep sound wisdom and discretion;So they will be life to your soul…” Proverbs 3:21a-22b
a) A tree of life
b) Life to your soul
7. Happiness
“…happy are all who retain her.” Proverbs 3:18b
Assured happiness
8. Beauty
“…And grace to your neck.” Proverbs 3:22b
“…gives grace to the humble.” Proverbs 3:34b
9. Glory
“The wise shall inherit glory…” Proverbs 3:35
(II) THE STATE OF THE UNWISE
1. The perverse
“…the perverse person is an abomination to the LORD.” Proverbs 3:32a
2. The wicked
“The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked…” Proverbs 3:33a
3. The scornful
“Surely He scorns the scornful…” Proverbs 3:34a
4. The foolish
“…shame shall be the legacy of fools” Proverbs 3:35b
(III) EVERY REASON TO SEEK THE WISDOM OF GOD
“…He blesses the home of the just.” Proverbs 3:33b
1. Logic
2. Natural inclination of the heart
3. Soul’s desire