Sermons by Jeff Cottone (Page 18)
God’s Wisdom For Our Righteousness – Various Proverbs
15:3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. 15:11 Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord— how much more do human hearts! 10:9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. 10:29 The way of the Lord is a refuge for the blameless, but it is the ruin of those who do evil. 11:3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. 11:5 The righteousness…
God’s Wisdom For Our Kindness – Various Proverbs
12:10 The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. 11:17 Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves. 11:16 A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth. 15:17 Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred. 14:31 Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. 14:21 It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the…
God’s Wisdom for Our Wellbeing – Various Proverbs
3:1-81 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your…
God’s Wisdom for our Desires – Various Proverbs
3:10 “Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.” 9:2, 5 “She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table… ‘Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed.’” 20:1 Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise. 23:1-31 When you…
God’s Wisdom for Tomorrow
21:5 The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. 21:29 The wicked put up a bold front, but the upright give thought to their ways. 24:27 Put your outdoor work in order and get your fields ready; after that, build your house. 31:27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 11:14 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers. 15:22 Plans fail for…