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Delve into Proverbs 17-20 for divine guidance on faith, righteousness, wisdom, and living a godly life. Explore themes of testing hearts, justice, relationships, and the fear of the Lord. Reflect on moral principles and the transformative power of God's word in everyday actions. Discover the importance of integrity, compassion, humility, and honoring God in all aspects of life. Let these verses inspire you to seek God diligently, follow His plans, and trust in His wisdom.
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DILIGENTLY SEEKING GODPart 3 PROVERBS 17-20
Diligently Seeking God • 17:3 the Lord tests the hearts • Deut. 8:1-5; 13:1-4 • 17:15 injustice is an abomination to the LordLuke 23:13-25 • 18:10 name of the Lord is a strong tower • The righteousrun to it Col. 3:17 • 18:22; 19:14 prudent wife from the Lord • Gen. 2:18-24
Diligently Seeking God • 19:3 foolsact foolish then blameGod • Lamentations 3:37-42 Why should a living man complain, a man for the punishmentof his sins? v.39 • 19:17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; He will repay what has been given11:24-26; 1 John 3:16-18 • 19:21 God’s plans vs. man’s plans • 19:23 fear of the Lord leads to life
Diligently Seeking God • 20:9 Who can say, “I am clean from sin? • Romans 3:10,23 • 20:10,23 diverse, deceitful weights and measures are an abomination to the Lord • 20:12 God made ears and eyes • Use accordingly • 20:22 wait for the Lord Rom. 12:17-21 • Jesus paid for sins committed against you, so let it go
Diligently Seeking God • 20:24 Godknowsusbetter than we know ourselves • Use His word as a mirrorJames 1:22-25 • 20:25 don’t vow rashly • Ecclesiastes 5:1-7; Rom. 10:9-10 back words up with action • 20:27 Godsearches the hearts of men • God’s light 2 Cor. 4:3-6; Heb. 4:12-13 obey Heb. 5:8-9