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“A word to the wise”
Ecclesiastes 10:16 – 20
▪ Unfortunately, words of advice to a fool mean nothing and produce little. ____________________
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▪ A word to the wise is sufficient. This cryptic phrase is a warning spoken to an individual _______
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▪ Like the fool, ignoring the words of advice ____________________________________________
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Throughout the Book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon reminds us that wisdom provides the spiritual ability, skill, and knowledge to negotiate life successfully. ________________________________________
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▪ In our last sermon: ______________________________________________________________
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– in our text –
▪ The Bible teaches that wisdom ____________________________________________________
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▪ Seven Deadly Sins are lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride. ___________________
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The Relevant Question > “What are the words the wise should heed?”
1 – Don’t Be __________________________
▪ Solomon warns that the happiness of a land depends on ________________________________
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▪ If the king is immature, the people he gathers around him will ____________________________
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In 1Cor 13:11 – Paul states that > ““When I was a child, I spake as a child…” __________________
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▪ Notice, Solomon contrasts this verse with v17 _________________________________________
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▪ Solomon asserts that mature leaders use their authority to build the nation, while _____________
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Words To The Wise: ______________________________________________________________
2 – Don’t Be __________________________
▪ Solomon declares that __________________________________________________________
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▪ Solomon declares that these incompetent childish leaders are so busy with enjoyment that they have no time for employment and __________________________________________________
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In Prov 18:9 – Solomon affirms that > “He who is slothful in his work is a brother to him who is a great destroyer [waster].” ___________________________________________________________
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▪ Solomon reminds us that laziness and neglect can _____________________________________
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▪ Unfortunately, immature people enjoy the privileges and ignore the responsibilities, while _______
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Words to the wise: _______________________________________________________________
3 – Don’t Be __________________________
▪ This verse declares the personal philosophy of these childish leaders ______________________
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▪ Remember, Solomon has told us that it was okay to ____________________________________
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▪ With everything, all things must be done in ___________________________________________
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Paul proclaims in 1Tim 8:10 > “For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil…” ____________
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▪ Solomon affirms that these immature leaders are so morally bankrupt and depleted that _______
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Words to the wise: _______________________________________________________________
4 – Don’t Be __________________________
▪ Solomon warns against cursing, criticizing or _________________________________________
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▪ In Rom 13:1 – Paul admonishes > “Let every soul be subject unto the higher power. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.” ___________________________
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▪ Remember, what you don’t say can’t hurt you _________________________________________
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▪ Notice, Solomon says that which has wings shall tell the matter. __________________________
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Words to the wise: _______________________________________________________________
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