[X] [PREACHING LESSON 1:] THE WAY OF THE LORD IS STRENGTH TO THE UPRIGHT OR TO THE RIGHTEOUS CHRISTIAN.

 

THE WAY OF THE LORD IS STRENGTH TO THE UPRIGHT OR TO THE RIGHTEOUS CHRISTIAN.

 

(Proverbs 10:29) The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

* INTRODUCTION:

a. The contrast of the upright is ungodly. Ungodly are referred to the lost or unbelievers or people without relationship with God.

b. Strength speaks of the multiple promises of God to upright or righteous Christians.

c. This is also the promise to Christian who will live a righteous living. So, this is for you to know this multiple promises of God.

(Psalms 1:6) For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

5 GREAT THINGS FOR THIS TOPIC ABOUT THE STRENGHT OF THE UPRIGHT.

1. THE PROMISE OF STRENGHT SPEAK OF GOD'S PROMISE TO BLESS THE WALK OF THE UPRIGHT SURE WALK WITH GOD'S GUIDANCE.

(Proverbs 10:9) He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

a. There is an assurance of God's guidance of the walk of the righteous Christian.

( Psalms 37:23-24) [23]The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

[24]Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.

2. THE PROMISE OF STRENGHT SPEAKS OF GOD'S BLESSING TO THE MOUTH OF THE RIGHTEOUS CHRISTIAN.

(Proverbs 10:11) The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

a. God will give us a mouth that will be a blessing to those who listen to us.

(Colossians 4:6) Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

b. Philip open his mouth to tell about Jesus Christ.

( Acts 8:34-35) [34]And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?

[35]Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

3. THE PROMISE OF STRENGHT SPEAKS THAT THE LABOUR OF THE UPRIGHT CHRISTIAN WILL BE BLESS BY GOD.

(Proverbs 10:16) The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.

a. God will bless the labour of a God fearing Christian.

( Psalms 128:1-4) [1] Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways.

[2]For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

[3]Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.

[4]Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD.

* (Proverbs 10:27) The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

4. THE PROMISE OF STRENGHT SPEAKS OF HOPE AND GLADNESS TO THE RIGHTEOUS CHRISTIAN.

(Proverbs 10:28) The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

a. God promise of gladness in the life of the righteous Christian.

(Psalms 32:10-11) [10]Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.

[11]Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

5. THE PROMISE OF STRENGHT SPEAKS OF CONTINUES STRENGHT AND STABILITY IN THE OF THE CHRISTIAN.

(Proverbs 10:29-30) [29]The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

[30]The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

* ( I Peter 5:10) But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

* God bless you all always *

 

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