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All Lessons were outlined by Bro. Danny Taylor or former Pastor Fred Bryant from Grace Baptist Church in Wichita Falls Texas, except where otherwise noted in lessons.
 Proverbs Chapter 18 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: http://www.kjvbiblestudies.net Email: [email protected] Introduction: Proverbs Chapter continues the contrast between wisdom and folly. The verses often are parallelisms and there are few related thoughts. This chapter is basically a list of various proverbial truths.
(Pro 18:2) A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. Though somewhat oblique in its presentation, the thought is essentially this. One who desires wisdom will separate himself from the frivolities of life to seek wisdom wherever he can find it. Learning and the development of Godly wisdom often means making significant decisions in life. Many are influenced to attend institutions that teach erroneous doctrine. There are those who seek counsel and join hard to a solid local New Testament Church. In contrast to the thought of verse 1, fools are uninterested in true understanding. They are more concerned about being seen and noticed by others. How often the world’s crowd is most interested in outward appearance and popularity but have no real interest in wisdom, truth, or understanding. Such are fools, and the world is full of them. Continue reading in PDF: 
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 Proverbs Chapter 17 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: http://www.kjvbiblestudies.net Email: [email protected] Introduction: Proverbs Chapter 17 shows the contrast of goodness and folly. This continues with more verses which are mostly parallel in character.
(Pro 17:1) Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. (Pro 17:2) A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. The analogy is quite simple. It is far better to live in modest circumstances having peace than in the big time with trouble. A house full of sacrifices refers to one able to afford the finest meats purchased from a temple—meats offered but not needed for sacrifice. It is far better to live in obscurity with peace and happiness than with fame or fortune with pressure and conflict. In ancient homes, especially of the middle class and up, there was a well-established social order. Sons in a family usually had rank over household servants and were heirs to the family inheritance. The point here however, is that a wise servant likely would have greater rights and inheritance than a prodigal son who caused his father grief. The greater point is that wisdom will bring promotion and foolishness brings disgrace and loss. Continue reading PDF:
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