Sermon Tone Analysis
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[STRUCTURE: vv. 1 & 20 are an inclusio bracketing this section; a twisted mind is a crooked/immoral mind]
Integrity—firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : INCORRUPTIBILITY (Webster’s Dictionary)
Be HUMBLE (11.2-4)
[STRUCTURE: Inverted parallel/chiasm vv.
1-4, center = 2b/3a]
Humility, Wisdom, Integrity, Honor.
Arrogance, Foolishness, Perversity, Disgrace.
Walk SECURELY (11.5-8)
[STRUCTURE: Two proverb pairs—vv.
5-6=the end of the wise & the fool; vv.
7-8=focus on the end of the wicked with simple statement of fact on the end of the righteous]
Psalm 1.
“The righteous one is rescued from trouble.”
Clears path, Rescued.
Wicked - Falls, Trapped, Nothing, Vanishes.
Speak RIGHTEOUSLY (11.9-13)
[STRUCTURE: Inverted parallel/chiasm + 1; focal point=people will respond joyfully to us…living wisely=while we live, living foolishly=when we die]
Prov 14.
Specifically, in God’s eyes (and doesn’t this matter?)
Ungodly - Destroys neighbor, Death brings joy, City torn down, Is senseless.
Godly - Righteous rescued, Thriving brings city joy, City built up, Understanding silence.
Prov
This truth is bottom-line non-negotiable!
Lead TO LIFE (11.14-19)
[STRUCTURE: Parallel proverb series (3 of them, last is inverted/chiastic); emphasis=wise guide others to life, especially eternal!
(thus “Who’s Your One?”)]
Which do you want…riches or honor?
(why not both?
You might be able to only if you prioritize wisdom and leave God to determine the rest)
Wisdom/Prudence - Deliverance, Protection, Honor, Benefits himself, True reward, Life.
Foolish/Imprudent - Fall, Suffering, Only riches, Ruin, Empty wage, Death.
(Remember to always think in terms of eternal significance!)
Galatians 6.8
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