Proverbs 6:12-19; John 1:1-14
Proverbs 6
A. The Speculator (6:1-5)
B. The Sluggard (6:6-11)
C. The Scoundrel (6:12-19) This week
D. The Sexually Unfaithful (6:20-35)
Characteristics of the Scoundrel
-Divisive Words from a Hateful Heart
-Can’t be Trusted in Words or Actions
-Ends in brokenness for himself and others
Characteristics of Wise Speech
-Unifying Words from a Loving Heart
-True Words: Say What You Mean
-Words that match Actions
The Advent [Coming] of the Savior
-John 1:1-14
-The WORD Became Flesh and Dwelt among Us
-The WORD Brings Light and Life
How do we Proclaim and Display Jesus’ Advent?
-Allow Jesus to change our hearts/lives from inside out
-Speak Truthful, Unifying, Hopeful Words (Give Life)
-Hate what the Lord Hates; Love what the Lord Loves