Proverbs Chapter 21

Proverbs Chapter 21  
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Introduction: The section of verse 1 began in the previous chapter and continues—warnings and instruction for God’s people. Contained herein is further godly wisdom for the Christian life.
 
 

1.  Kings Heart in in God’s Hand

 
Pro 21:1  The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. 
Pro 21:2  Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts. 
 
Verse 1 verse speaks of the providential working of God in the affairs of men. God uses men, especially those in leadership, to guide human affairs for His sovereign will.   For example, God used men such as David to fulfill His purposes. He also used ungodly kings such as Pharaoh and Nebuchadnezzar to accomplish His will.
 
The greater point is that God can turn a man’s heart when He chooses to do so. We ought to pray for those who are lost that God will work in their hearts.
 
Sinful mankind is inherently self-righteous as verse 2 points out..  

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