Nola Baptist Church

Proverbs 11 gives many lessons on righteous living. Lessons on honesty, the benefits of gaining wisdom and receiving wise counsel.

Jesus was calling His followers to be salt and light in the world.

In Proverbs 10 we see Solomon call his young son to examine 3 things in life: his work, speech and legacy.

Jesus emphatically says that His followers were to be light in the sinful world.

In Proverbs 10 we see the wise son and the foolish son. Solomon contrasts the behavior of each in verses 1, 8 and 14.

Jesus emphatically says that His followers were to be salt in the sinful world.

Jesus destroys the external religion of the Jews through the beatitudes. He demonstrates that the Christian life is first an inner work in a man.

The good lady of wisdom calls for the young son to come to her feast.

God blesses those who are persecuted. They are rejected, ridiculed, reviled and really persecuted all for Christ's righteousness. They are blessed on earth with Kingdom work and great reward awaits them in heaven.

The good lady of wisdom makes her case to Solomon's son. Solomon explains wisdom's relationship to God and creation. Solomon then explains the great blessings that come from attaining wisdom.

God blesses those who are peacemakers. They are at peace with God through the new birth. By sharing the gospel, they seek to bring others to peace with God. Using God's Word the standard they seek to bring peace in any circumstance in life.

Solomon warns his son to beware of the adulterous woman and her schemes for seducing him. He shows his young son that nothing but death and destruction await for the one who goes down her path.

The church is exhorted to taste and see the Lord's goodness. We are to make our boasting in Him in every condition of life.

Solomon gives his son a degree in general studies. He teaches him not to assume responsibility for another"s dept. He teaches him not to be lazy but to work. He teaches him the ways of the wicked man and how God views their sin.

God blesses those who are pure in heart. They have received a new and pure heart through the new birth, therefore they can see God.

Solomon is warning his son to stay at home with his own wife. He warns his son to stay away from the adulterous woman.

Good blesses those who are merciful to others. They extend God's love to others, helping the helpless, loving the miserable and sharing Christ's forgiveness.

Solomon is warning his son to beware of the forbidden adulterous woman.

God blesses those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, a righteousness that is only found in Christ. They will be filled but will continue to want more of Christ's righteousness.

In keeping with the family tradition, Solomon is calling his son to "watch out" and guard his path in life. He is calling his son to guard his heart for it is the spring of life.