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In this message from Joshua chapter 9, the preacher examines how the Israelites examined the Gibeonites' evidence and personal benefits through their own senses rather than seeking the Lord's counsel, leading them to make a league they should not have. He warns against trusting human wisdom or fleshly desires in decisions and urges believers to exercise caution, acknowledge God in all ways, seek His Word and Spirit, and pray for direction, using New Testament examples like Acts 15 to show how the early church approached decisions together in prayer and Scripture.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Spurgeon hates sin, and rightly so. It is, in part, a reflection of his love to Christ, and his love to Christ only increases as he considers the sinfulness of sin. This is a profoundly insightful sermon, with shades of John Owen's books on temptation and the mortification of sin, a sort of anatomy of sin, at least in the way that it tries to draw us into darkness and wickedness. So first we think about the way in which sin deceives, given that its very nature is to assault the truth of God and the God of truth. Spurgeon spends a large proportion of the sermon telling us the kinds of lies which sin whispers in our ears and to our hearts. If we have never thought about this, then the sermon will shock us and teach us. Then we think about the way in which this deceit tends to harden the heart, and again we are in the realm of spiritual experience, and the gradual coarsening of the conscience, the increasing carelessness with regard to conduct, that comes when we listen to sin's lying tongue and begin to act accordingly. Finally, branching out a little from the text, we are urged to fight against deceiving sin by faith, by confession, by tenderness of heart, and by exhorting one another daily—and that means a willingness both to receive and to give appropriate exhortation. We are not a pack of barking dogs, nipping at each other constantly and unkindly, but we are to look out for each other, both as we commit sins and omit duties. Loaded with pastoral wisdom, here is an outstanding reminder of our susceptibility to sin, and our need to be on guard against it.

It Is Your Life! The Life-Giving Word, the Witness of Our Wisdom, and the Wonder of Deuteronomy Primary Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:5–8; 6:20–25; 32:44–47 This message explores the life-giving power of God's Word through the book of Deuteronomy, emphasizing that divine revelation was never intended merely to inform God's people but to transform their lives and make His wisdom visible to the world around them. As Moses prepares a new generation of Israelites to enter the promised land, he reminds them of God's past faithfulness, the consequences of unbelief, the goodness of His commandments, and the importance of trusting His promises. At the heart of the message stands Deuteronomy 32:47: "For it is not a futile thing for you, because it is your life." Through illustrations of Peter walking on water, the bronze serpent in the wilderness, the three Hebrew men in the fiery furnace, and Jesus' victory over sin and death, the message reveals that God's provision is greater than the circumstances threatening His people. He does not always remove the storms, temptations, or trials, but He provides everything necessary for His people to overcome through faith and dependence upon Him. Our victory is not found in the absence of trouble but in the presence, promises, and power of Jesus Christ. Moses teaches that when God's Word is carefully received, believed, and obeyed, it produces wisdom and understanding that others can recognize. Deuteronomy 4:6 reveals that the nations would observe the distinctive lives of God's people and acknowledge His wisdom at work among them. This same principle applies to followers of Jesus today. As the Holy Spirit produces His fruit in our lives, o

VaultAI Summary: This sermon introduces the book of Proverbs as a source of divine wisdom necessary for navigating daily life with skill and reverence. It argues that true religion is not merely theoretical but practical, requiring believers to apply scriptural principles to their conduct, relationships, and household management. The preacher identifies Jesus Christ as the ultimate wisdom of God, emphasizing that seeking biblical wisdom is inherently a pursuit of a deeper relationship with Him. The text highlights that the Proverbs serve to correct worldly folly and provide moral instruction for all ages, from the inexperienced to the seasoned. Ultimately, the sermon asserts that the fear of the Lord is the foundation of all knowledge, distinguishing the wise who embrace God's instruction from the foolish who despise it.

Christians can treasure church history without treating any generation as a perfect Christian age. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how to receive the wisdom of previous generations, learn from their failures, and test everything by Scripture. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/ Drawing from Hebrews 13:7–8 and 1 Corinthians 10:11, Dave encourages believers to imitate faithful examples while embracing their responsibilities today. Cultures and circumstances change, but Jesus Christ remains the same. Our calling is to follow Him faithfully in the generation where God has placed us.

An entitled heart demands what it thinks it deserves and ends in shame, but a humble heart submits to God and finds wisdom. 'I Deserve' destroys, but gratitude builds.

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