“The Terrible Problem That No One Has” (Part 2) Proverbs 1:8-19
Surveys show that when asked, “What is the most urgent problem in the U.S. today?” people respond, “Greed.” Strangely enough, however, when asked about their own personal problems, people rarely, if ever, talk about greed. The book of Proverbs lets us know that greed is not only everyone’s problem, it is a potentially deadly problem. Fortunately, Proverbs has some help for us. How does Proverbs help us with greed?
I First, Proverbs teaches us that if we want to escape the slavery of greed, we need to be taught how in the family (1:8-9).
II Second, Proverbs teaches us that if we want to escape the slavery of greed, we need to avoid the w_______ kind of relationships o___________ the home (1:10-14).
A. First, this warning isn’t just about greed itself, it is about being t_________ by p__________.
1. Notice, in verses 8-14 two very different kinds of i_________ are given to the person Solomon is addressing.
2. Notice, the invitation from the gang has two promises
intended to attract new members: the two promises are m________ and e___________.
3. Notice, the invitation from the gang is focused, not on g________ something to the one who joins, but on g______ something from him.
B. Second, this warning is e___________. Why?
1. Solomon’s target audience, on this occasion, is an a_______.
2. Solomon wants us to know that greed is d__________.
C. Third, this warning is r_________.
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