Proverbs 6:12-19 - The Wicked Man pt III

I. The Nature of the Wicked Man
From the Hebrew word belial - [beli-without / yaal-profit]
II. The Body of the Wicked Man
A. Every part of his body is devoted to wickedness.
B. He uses his body this way because of his wicked heart.
III. The Characteristics of the Wicked Man
A. Pride
B. A lying tongue

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- this morning we'd like to finish the list of characteristics of this kind of person.
- Read Proverbs 6:12-19

C. Murder

INPUT - Is there a difference between murder and killing? How do passages like Genesis 9:6 and Romans 13:1-7 fit into this discussion?

INPUT - Is there any implication of this to our church's involvement in the abortion debate? Should we be involved? More involved? Why or why not?

D. A heart that devises wicked schemes.
- this is exactly what we saw back in verse 14.
- it is interesting that this issue is so significant that it is actually mentioned twice in this section.

E. Feet that are swift in running to evil.

Wiersbe - Sinners have feet that are swift in running to mischief [evil] because they want to fulfill their schemes quickly and enjoy their pleasures immediately. God’s people should have cleansed feet (John 13:1–17; 1 John 1:9), beautiful feet (Rom. 10:14–15), prepared feet (Eph. 6:15), and obedient feet (Gen. 13:17; Josh. 1:3; 3:15). If we do, we’ll bring blessing. But the wicked use their feet to get involved in sin: meddling as busybodies (2 Thes. 3:11; 1 Tim. 5:13), tempting others into sin (Prov. 5:5 and 7:11), and breaking God’s laws (1:10–16). If the saints were “on their feet” and as eager to obey the Lord as sinners are to disobey, the lost world would soon be evangelized!

INPUT - What is the opposite of this characteristic?
- [develop the issue of being careful - cf. Romans 14:23]

F. A false witness who speaks lies.

- INPUT - How is this different than a lying tongue?
- [there is obvious overlap --- but the idea of being a "false witness" has the air of some kind of official declaration --- a court case, a wedding vow, a deposition]
- society rises and falls on the willingness of the citizens to tell the truth -- which is why it ought to be disturbing that the percentage of college students willing to cheat continues to rise.

G. Sows discord among the brethren.

Psalm 133:1 - Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!

[if time allows, brainstorm the issues of:
- characteristics/actions that sow peace, and characteristics/actions that sow discord.]

Adult Bible Fellowship
The Wicked Man #3
Proverbs Series #31

I. The Nature of the Wicked Man
From the Hebrew word belial - [beli-without / yaal-profit]
II. The Body of the Wicked Man
A. Every part of his body is devoted to wickedness.
B. He uses his body this way because of his wicked ___________.
III. The ___________________ of the Wicked Man
A. __________
B. A ___________ ____________
C. _____________
INPUT - Is there a difference between murder and killing? How do passages like Genesis 6:5-6 and Romans 13:1-7 fit into this discussion?
INPUT - Is there any implication of this to our church's involvement in the abortion debate? Should we be involved? More involved? Why or why not?
D. A __________ that _____________ wicked schemes.

E. _________ that are swift in running to evil.
Wiersbe - Sinners have feet that are swift in running to mischief [evil] because they want to fulfill their schemes quickly and enjoy their pleasures immediately. God’s people should have cleansed feet (John 13:1–17; 1 John 1:9), beautiful feet (Rom. 10:14–15), prepared feet (Eph. 6:15), and obedient feet (Gen. 13:17; Josh. 1:3; 3:15). If we do, we’ll bring blessing. But the wicked use their feet to get involved in sin: meddling as busybodies (2 Thes. 3:11; 1 Tim. 5:13), tempting others into sin (Prov. 5:5 and 7:11), and breaking God’s laws (1:10–16). If the saints were “on their feet” and as eager to obey the Lord as sinners are to disobey, the lost world would soon be evangelized!
INPUT - What is the opposite of this characteristic?
F. A false witness who ___________ lies.
INPUT - How is this different than a lying tongue?
G. Sows _____________ among the brethren.
Psalm 133:1 - Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!