Proverbs 25:1-10
Tell a Person His Fault Alone
Proverbs 25:11-28
Self Control is Important
Proverbs 25:21-28
Compromise Invites an Attack by Satan
Proverbs 26:1-16
The Man of Wisdom Will Not Dispute a Fool
Proverbs 26:10-19
The Less You Do, The Less You Want to Do
Proverbs 26:17-28
It Always Takes Two to Quarrel
Proverbs 27:1-9
Don’t Brag About Tomorrow
Proverbs 27:10-18
Iron Can Sharpen Iron
Proverbs 27:19-27
The Natural Man is Never Satisfied
Proverbs 28:1-14
Refusing to Obey Brings Disastrous Results
Proverbs 28:11-18
The Rich Are Often Filled With Pride
Proverbs 28:15-28
Giving Needed Rebuke is Never Easy
Proverbs 29:1-14
An Honest Ruler Makes a Nation Strong
Proverbs 29:12-18
Biblical Discipline Brings Delight
Proverbs 29:15-27
The Rod and Reproof Bring Wisdom
Proverbs 30:1-10
God Chooses to Use Ordinary People
Proverbs 30:11-20
We Are Never Satisfied and Always Want More
Proverbs 30:18-23
We Will be Judged For What We do in The Body
Proverbs 30:21-33
Pride And Anger Work Against Humility
Proverbs 30:24-28
Anger Produces Trouble
Proverbs 31:1-9
What King Lemuel’s Mother Taught Him
Proverbs 31:10-31
The Wife’s Life Was Centered Around Her Home
Giving Needed Rebuke is Never Easy
Proverbs 28:15–28
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The oppressive rule of a wicked leader is compared to the vicious attack of a roaring lion (v. 15). He oppresses the poor like a wild beast among the people. He bears rule with a heavy hand and fails to see that the security of his job should be related to the welfare of those under him (v. 16). Don’t give help to murderers (v. 17)! If necessary, make them stay on the run for as long as they live. Honesty will keep you safe, but everyone who is crooked will suddenly fall (v. 18).
The hardworking farmer will have plenty to eat while whose who expect something for nothing will be poor (v. 19). Likewise, the person who devotes himself to faithfully tilling the fields of Scripture will grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord. Being eager to get rich quick often leads to dishonest ways of trying to get wealth (vv. 20-22).
We are never being kind to a person if we just gloss over his faults and make him feel comfortable in his wrongdoing (v. 23). We may seem to please the person at the time but ultimately it will be of little value to anyone. Giving needed rebukeis never easy but, in the end, the wise will be grateful for it. If you cheat your parents and don’t think it’s wrong, you are a common thief (v. 24).
The man that is directed by pride will always be stirring up strife as he tries to be in the limelight (v. 25). The man who trusts in his own heart is a fool and will wander in self-deception. The person who walks humbly will walk wisely, avoiding many problems (v. 26). The person who sees and helps the needy will never be a loser. On the other hand, the person who hoards all his possessions will only bring grief and anguish to himself in the end (v. 27). God wants us to identify with the needy, not ignore them. When crooks are in control, everyone tries to hide, but when they lose power, good people are everywhere (v. 28).
Application
Which of the admonitions above do I find the most needed in my life? What can I do to strengthen this area of my life for the glory of God?
Proverbs 28:15-28 (English Standard Version)
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