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Prov 163 24th July 2011
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- 2. Proverbs 16:3What exactlyis God promising?The wrong way of reading this verse.Commit to the Lord whatever you do,and your plans will succeed.
- 3. The Wrong WayHowbest to achieveMeMy Goal
- 4. The Key toSuccess?Reduced God’s promise to a formula or PIN.I become God and God becomes my servant.Where is God?MeMy GoalProverbs 16:3
- 5. The Biblical WayTheemphasis is on God and His sovereignty.Book of Proverbs emphasises God, God’s choices, God’s sovereignty and God purposes. Commit tothe LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
- 6. Proverbs 16:1-4 1Toman belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the reply of the tongue. 2All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the Lord. 3Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. 4The Lord works out everything for his own ends— even the wicked for a day of disaster.
- 7. Hebrew Parallelism1To manbelong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the reply of the tongue. 2All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the Lord. 3Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. 4The Lord works out everything for his own ends— even the wicked for a day of disaster.
- 8. Prov 16:1 –Our Responsibility“Plans” in Hebrew = plans we make after looking at all issues, options, responsibilities and consequences. Lesson : It is God who ultimately establishes and brings our plans to fruition.
- 9. Prov 16:2 –Our MotivesGod weighs our motives, intents and purposes. Lesson : God knows our hearts and He will deal with impurities to cleanse us and make us holy.
- 10. Prov 16:3 –Our Trust“Commit” means to entrust something to someone else.Plan responsibly AND recognise and rest in the sovereignty and rulership of God.
- 11. Prov 16:3 –Our TrustGod’s promise :Recognise His sovereignty andTrust in His goodness… THENHe will guide our steps and establish our plans In accordance with His purposesLesson : Move from a me-centred mindset to a God-centred mindset.
- 12. Prov 16:4 –God’s PurposesGod has a purpose for our lives.Lesson : Our plans and decisions must be made in submission to God’s purposes.God’s purposes include:Bringing glory to GodWalking righteously Using our gifts and talentsBeing salt and light in society
- 13. The Biblical WayGodGuidance& DirectionSubmission & TrustProverbs 16:3God’s Purposes for MeMe