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Proverbs 28:9
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Chuck Smith
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- Matthew Henry
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Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
9 He who turneth away his ear not to hear of the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. Cf. Pro 15:8 and the argument Sa1 15:22. Not only the evil which such an one does, but also the apparent good is an abomination, an abomination to God, and eo ipso also in itself: morally hollow and corrupt; for it is not truth and sincerity, for the whole soul, the whole will of the suppliant, is not present: he is not that for which he gives himself out in his prayer, and does not earnestly seek that which he presents and expresses a wish for in prayer.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
(Compare Pro 15:8; Pro 21:27). hearing--that is, obeying. God requires sincere worshippers (Psa 66:18; Joh 4:24).
John Gill Bible Commentary
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law,.... Not merely the moral law, but the word of God in general, and any and every doctrine of it; though the law is to be heard and attended to, what it commands and forbids, its precepts, menaces, and curses: indeed the Spirit of God is not received by the hearing of the law, nor does faith come by that; but by hearing the word of God, particularly the Gospel; which yet then turn away their ears from, and are turned to fables, and choose to hearken to anything rather than that; and, like the deaf adder, stop their ears to the voice of the charmer, charming ever so wisely; the folly and sad effects of which will be seen when too late; even his prayer shall be abomination; that is, to God; not only his ungodly actions, but even his outward exercises of religion, which carry in them some show of goodness and holiness; and particularly his prayer to God, which in upright persons is the delight of the Lord; yet in such an one it will be abhorred by him; when he is in distress, and shall pray to the Lord, he will not only turn a deaf ear to him, as he has to his law or word, but he will despise and abhor him and his prayer; because he has set at nought his counsel, and despised his reproof, Pro 1:24.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
Note, 1. It is by the word and prayer that our communion with God is kept up. God speaks to us by his law, and expects we should hear him and heed him; we speak to him by prayer, to which we wait for an answer of peace. How reverent and serious should we be, whenever we are hearing from and speaking to the Lord of glory! 2. If God's word be not regarded by us, our prayers shall not only not be accepted of God, but they shall be an abomination to him, not only our sacrifices, which were ceremonial appointments, but even our prayers, which are moral duties, and which, when they are put up by the upright, are so much his delight. See Isa 1:11, Isa 1:15. The sinner whose prayers God is thus angry at is one who wilfully and obstinately refuses to obey God's commandments, who will not so much as give them the hearing, but causes his ear to decline the law, and refuses when God calls; God will therefore justly refuse him when he calls. See Pro 1:24, Pro 1:28.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
28:9 A person who ignores the law shows no fear of the Lord (1:7), the lawgiver. That person’s prayers are hypocritical—why should God listen to them?
Proverbs 28:9
The Boldness of the Righteous
8He who increases his wealth by interest and usury lays it up for one who is kind to the poor. 9Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable.
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Three Priorities for Revival
By Lou Sutera3.7K59:37RevivalJOS 7:10PSA 85:6PRO 28:9HOS 10:12HAB 3:1The video discussed the three priorities for revival. The first priority is to recognize that revival itself must be a priority and that there is no other hope. The second priority is to acknowledge the moral decay and societal issues that contribute to the need for revival, such as divorce, increasing taxes, pursuit of pleasure, and militarization. The third priority is to understand that the answer to these issues lies in God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit through revival. The video emphasized the importance of being committed to the view that revival is the solution and that Christians must be willing to pay the price for it.
"Be Ye Doers of the Word" Part 2
By Joshua Daniel3.0K24:59PRO 28:9ISA 30:121TH 4:7
This sermon emphasizes the consequences of despising the Word of God, warning against trusting in oppression and perverseness. It highlights the importance of humbling oneself before the cross, repenting, and obeying God's Word to avoid calamity. The speaker shares personal experiences and societal examples to illustrate the impact of disregarding God's commands and the need for true repentance and obedience.
A Danger Signal: Unanswered Prayer
By David Guzik1.3K1:03:00PRO 28:9MAT 6:72CO 12:71JN 3:22In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a strong prayer life and experiencing answered prayers. He encourages listeners to be aware of the danger signals and to wake up to the fact that they should be living lives of exciting answers to prayer. The speaker shares a story about Hudson Taylor, a missionary, who fervently prayed for his pay to be given to him on a specific day. Despite facing disappointment when the doctor couldn't pay him, Hudson Taylor remained grateful and trusted in God's provision. The sermon concludes with a call for listeners to have a bigger vision for their prayer lives and to trust in God's faithfulness.
Hindered Prayer
By John R. Rice1.1K44:06PrayerPRO 28:9PRO 28:13MAT 7:7JHN 3:16JHN 14:2JAS 4:3In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal experience of a powerful church service where many people came to hear the word of God. He confesses to having left out important parts of his sermon and feeling the need to catch up. The preacher emphasizes the importance of confessing and making amends for wrongdoings, including stealing, holding grudges, and criticizing others. He urges the congregation to have compassion, belief, and love for others, and shares a parable about forgiveness from the Bible.
The Essential Work of the Holy Spirit
By David Guzik9111:03:00PRO 28:9MAT 6:72CO 12:71JN 3:22In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a strong prayer life and experiencing answered prayers. He encourages listeners to be aware of the danger signals and to wake up to the fact that they should be living lives of exciting answers to prayer. The speaker shares a story about Hudson Taylor, a missionary, who fervently prayed for his pay to be given to him on a specific day. Despite facing disappointment when the doctor couldn't pay him, Hudson Taylor remained grateful and trusted in God's provision. The sermon concludes with a call for listeners to have a bigger vision for their prayer lives and to trust in God's faithfulness.
Regulating Various Activities
By Chuck Smith87925:05RegulationPSA 139:7PRO 27:18PRO 28:9MAT 6:33In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses various aspects of life and society based on the teachings of Proverbs. He emphasizes the importance of diligence and taking care of one's affairs in order to prosper. He also highlights the consequences of wickedness and the importance of upholding the law. Pastor Chuck also addresses the insatiable nature of human desires and the need for spiritual fulfillment rather than seeking satisfaction in worldly pursuits.
Prevailing Prayer - God Always Triumphs
By Shane Idleman1832:14Prevailing PrayerHumility2CH 7:14PSA 10:1PSA 66:18PRO 28:9MAT 7:7ROM 8:281TH 5:17HEB 11:1JAS 4:101PE 5:6Shane Idleman emphasizes the significance of prevailing prayer, highlighting three keys: perseverance in prayer, knowing who you are praying to, and humbling yourself to be heard by God. He reflects on Psalm 10, where the psalmist initially questions God's presence during difficult times but ultimately recognizes God's faithfulness. Idleman encourages believers to express their doubts to God and to use challenging times as opportunities for spiritual growth. He stresses that true prayer requires humility and a sincere relationship with God, as well as the importance of turning away from sin to be heard. Ultimately, he reassures that God always triumphs, even when circumstances seem bleak.
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Matthew Henry
- Tyndale
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
9 He who turneth away his ear not to hear of the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. Cf. Pro 15:8 and the argument Sa1 15:22. Not only the evil which such an one does, but also the apparent good is an abomination, an abomination to God, and eo ipso also in itself: morally hollow and corrupt; for it is not truth and sincerity, for the whole soul, the whole will of the suppliant, is not present: he is not that for which he gives himself out in his prayer, and does not earnestly seek that which he presents and expresses a wish for in prayer.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
(Compare Pro 15:8; Pro 21:27). hearing--that is, obeying. God requires sincere worshippers (Psa 66:18; Joh 4:24).
John Gill Bible Commentary
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law,.... Not merely the moral law, but the word of God in general, and any and every doctrine of it; though the law is to be heard and attended to, what it commands and forbids, its precepts, menaces, and curses: indeed the Spirit of God is not received by the hearing of the law, nor does faith come by that; but by hearing the word of God, particularly the Gospel; which yet then turn away their ears from, and are turned to fables, and choose to hearken to anything rather than that; and, like the deaf adder, stop their ears to the voice of the charmer, charming ever so wisely; the folly and sad effects of which will be seen when too late; even his prayer shall be abomination; that is, to God; not only his ungodly actions, but even his outward exercises of religion, which carry in them some show of goodness and holiness; and particularly his prayer to God, which in upright persons is the delight of the Lord; yet in such an one it will be abhorred by him; when he is in distress, and shall pray to the Lord, he will not only turn a deaf ear to him, as he has to his law or word, but he will despise and abhor him and his prayer; because he has set at nought his counsel, and despised his reproof, Pro 1:24.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
Note, 1. It is by the word and prayer that our communion with God is kept up. God speaks to us by his law, and expects we should hear him and heed him; we speak to him by prayer, to which we wait for an answer of peace. How reverent and serious should we be, whenever we are hearing from and speaking to the Lord of glory! 2. If God's word be not regarded by us, our prayers shall not only not be accepted of God, but they shall be an abomination to him, not only our sacrifices, which were ceremonial appointments, but even our prayers, which are moral duties, and which, when they are put up by the upright, are so much his delight. See Isa 1:11, Isa 1:15. The sinner whose prayers God is thus angry at is one who wilfully and obstinately refuses to obey God's commandments, who will not so much as give them the hearing, but causes his ear to decline the law, and refuses when God calls; God will therefore justly refuse him when he calls. See Pro 1:24, Pro 1:28.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
28:9 A person who ignores the law shows no fear of the Lord (1:7), the lawgiver. That person’s prayers are hypocritical—why should God listen to them?