A THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH (Proverbs 22:17-21)

Truth is more than knowledge. It is an experience that transforms people. It is a close relationship with the Truth; that is, with Jesus Christ (John 14:6). How can I get the truth? Listen and pay attention: Incline your ear and hear (22:17). Make it yours: If you keep them within you (22:18). Speak about it: Let them all be fixed upon your lips (22:18). Which is the fruit of truth? Faith and confidence: So that your trust may be in the Lord (22:19). Conviction: the certainty of the words of truth (22:21). Sharing it: That you may answer words of truth (22:21).B THE TRUTH ABOUT DIVINE JUSTICE (Proverbs 22:22-23; 23:10-11, 18)

God emphasized the act of doing evil to the poor or the orphan (that is, to those who are more vulnerable than we are). For the Lord will plead their cause, and He will do justice. (Proverbs 23:18)

C THE TRUTH ABOUT ENVY (Proverbs 23:17; 24:1-2, 19-20)

What can we envy the sinners for? We dont envy their sins. We envy the immediate reward of them: riches, success, power Gaining those things through sin is like buying vapor instead of eternal life. God wants us to hate sin. We must be aware of the cost of sin (the cross). That way we will appreciate the future reward more than that immediate profit.D THE TRUTH ABOUT FOOD AND BEVERAGE (Proverbs 23:1-8; 29-35)

Food: Proverbs 23:1-3, 6-8.

Solomons words are crystal-clear: eat healthy and control your excesses (especially when social dining). The miser often raise their evil plans after a business meal, just when the mind is dull after so much food. Beverage: Proverbs 23:29-35.

Noah never imagined the shame he would feel after distilling alcohol. Alcohol usually begins to rule people little by little. They realize they are being dominated too late. Alcohol destroys people and families. Remove it from your life.E THE TRUTH ABOUT RESPONSIBILITY (Proverbs 24:11-12, 23-28) There is no excuse before God for not saving someone from physical or spiritual death when we are able do so. Ezekiel 33:8.

We are responsible for both the words we say and the words we leave out (24:23-28). Truth is the most safe and simple way to live our lives. God recognizes and blesses those who live truthfully.