HOW TO SUCCEED IN GOD'S EYES (1)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) Proverbs notes two significant by-products of wise living: success and good reputation. Several verses also point out what causes failure and poor reputation.



1. Qualities that promote success and a good reputation 

a) Righteousness (Proverbs 10:7; 12:3; 28:12)

i) ⁷ The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot. (Proverbs 10:7 NKJV)

ii) ³ A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved. (Proverbs 12:3 NKJV)

iii) ¹² When the righteous rejoice, there is great glory; But when the wicked arise, men hide themselves. (Proverbs 28:12 NKJV)

b) Hating what is false (Proverbs 13:5)

i) ⁵ A righteous man hates lying, But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame. (Proverbs 13:5 NKJV)

c) Committing all work to the Lord (Proverbs 16:3)

i) ³ Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts will be established. (Proverbs 16:3 NKJV)

d) Using words with restraint; being even-tempered (Proverbs 17:27-28)

i) ²⁷ He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. ²⁸ Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive. (Proverbs 17:27-28 NKJV) 

e) Loving wisdom and understanding (Proverbs 19:8)

i) ⁸ He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good. (Proverbs 19:8 NKJV) 

f) Humility and fear of the Lord (Proverbs 22:4)

i) ⁴ By humility and the fear of the Lord, Are riches and honor and life. (Proverbs 22:4 NKJV)

g) Willingness to confess and renounce sin (Proverbs 28:13)

i) ¹³ He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. (Proverbs 28:13 NKJV)

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