RIGHTEOUS & WICKED (3)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) Proverbs often compares the life-styles of the wicked and the righteous, and makes a strong case for living by God's pattern. The advantages of righteous living and the disadvantages of wicked living are pointed out. The kind of person we decide to be will affect every area of our lives.



1. Quality of life

#1) Righteous: "Stand firm" 

a) Wicked

i) Swept away (Proverbs 10:25)

b) Text reference: Proverbs 10:25

i) ²⁵ When the whirlwind passes by, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation. (Proverbs 10:25 NKJV)

#2) Righteous: "Delivered by righteousness"

a) Wicked

i) Trapped by evil desires (Proverbs 11:6)

b) Text reference: Proverbs 11:6

i) ⁶ The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, But the unfaithful will be caught by their lust. (Proverbs 11:6 NKJV)

#3) Righteous: "No real harm befalls them"

a) Wicked

i) Constant trouble befalls them (Proverbs 12:21)

b) Text reference: Proverbs 12:21

i) ²¹ No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil. (Proverbs 12:21 NKJV)

#4) Righteous: "Income results in treasure"

a) Wicked

i) Income results in trouble (Proverbs 15:6)

b) Text reference: Proverbs 15:6

i) ⁶ In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble. (Proverbs 15:6 NKJV)

#5) Righteous: "Avoid evil"

a) Wicked

i) Fall into constant trouble (Proverbs 17:20)

b) Text reference: Proverbs 17:20

i) ²⁰ He who has a deceitful heart finds no good, And he who has a perverse tongue falls into evil. (Proverbs 17:20 NKJV)

#6) Righteous: "Are bold as lions"

a) Wicked

i) Are fearful constantly (Proverbs 28:1)

b) Text reference: Proverbs 28:1

i) The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion. (Proverbs 28:1 NKJV)

#7) Righteous: "Will be safe"

a) Wicked

i) Will suddenly fall (Proverbs 28:18)

b) Text reference: Proverbs 28:18

i) ¹⁸ Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. (Proverbs 28:18 NKJV)

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