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 Proverbs Chapter 24 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: http://www.kjvbiblestudies.net Email: [email protected] Introduction: The section began in the preceding chapter continues with godly advice in the form of wise admonitions. I. Be Not Envious of Evil Men Pro 24:1 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. Pro 24:2 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief. Men of evil character are often considered popular and portrayed as ‘cool.’ a. Whether it is the macho tough guy or the debonair swinger, the devil has a way of depicting sin as attractive. The godly advice of Proverbs is to not be envious of them nor seek to emulate them. In fact, have no desire to even be with them. The greater principle is that of separation from sin. See Psalm 1:1, Romans 12:2, James 4:4, and I John 2:15. Jas 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. 1Jn 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1Jn 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 1Jn 2:17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. The truth is, these worldly characters devise violent and destructive plans, that may very well be at your expense if you are drawn in. This sort talks about matters which lead to trouble. How often have we read or heard about a foolish character of the world, perhaps a star of the entertainment or sporting crowd, who turns out to be corrupt or a criminal? The Bible says to have no desire or admiration for such characters. Their true colors surface eventually. Continue Reading in PDF: 
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