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Proverbs 29:1
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The Flourishing of the Righteous
1A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
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- Keil-Delitzsch
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
A general ethical proverb here follows: A man often corrected who hardeneth his neck, Shall suddenly go to ruin without remedy. Line second = Pro 6:15. The connection אישׁ תּוכחות must make the nearest impression on a reader of the Book of Proverbs that they mean a censurer (reprehender), but which is set aside by what follows, for the genit. after אישׁ is, Pro 16:29; Pro 26:21; Pro 29:10; Pro 13:20, the designation of that which proceeds from the subject treated. And since תּוכחות, Psa 37:15; Job 23:4, denotes counter evidence, and generally rejoinders, thus in the first line a reasoner is designated who lets nothing be said to him, and nothing be shown to him, but contradicts all and every one. Thus e.g., Fleischer: vir qui correptus contradicit et cervicem obdurat. But this interpolated correptus gives involuntary testimony of this, that the nearest lying impression of the 'אישׁ תו suffers a change by מקשׁה ערף: if we read הקשׁה (לב) ערף with 'תו, the latter then designates the correptio, over against which is placed obstinate boldness (Syr., Targ., Jerome, Luther), and 'תו shows itself thus to be gen. objecti, and we have to compare the gen. connection of אישׁ, as at Pro 18:23; Pro 21:17, or rather at Kg1 20:42 and Jer 15:10. But it is unnecessary, with Hitzig, to limit 'תו to divine infliction of punishment, and after Hos 5:9; Isa 37:3, to read תוכחות [punishment], which occurs, Psa 149:7, in the sense of punishment inflicted by man. (Note: Vid., Zunz, "Regarding the Idea and the Use of Tokhecha," in Steinschneider's Heb. Bibliographia, entitled המחכיר, 1871, p. 70f.) Besides, we must think first not of actual punishment, but of chastening, reproving words; and the man to whom are spoken the reproving words is one whose conduct merits more and more severe censure, and continually receives correction from those who are concerned for his welfare. Hitzig regards the first line as a conditional clause: "Is a man of punishment stiff-necked?".... This is syntactically impossible. Only מקשׁה ערף could have such force: a man of punishment, if he.... But why then did not the author rather write the words והוא מקשׁה ערף? Why then could not מקשׁה ערף be a co-ordinated further description of the man? Cf. e.g., Ex. 17:21. The door of penitence, to which earnest, well-meant admonition calls a man, does not always remain open. He who with stiff-necked persistence in sin and in self-delusion sets himself in opposition to all endeavours to save his soul, shall one day suddenly, and without the prospect and possibility of restoration (cf. Jer 19:11), become a wreck. Audi doctrinam si vis vitare ruinam.
Proverbs 29:1
The Flourishing of the Righteous
1A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
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(So Great a Salvation) Awakening
By Paris Reidhead13K47:45AwakeningPRO 29:1MAT 6:33HEB 2:1In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a man named Victor who was desperate for money and decided to wait for his mother outside a church to take money from her purse. However, during the sermon, the preacher felt prompted by the Lord to quote a verse about the consequences of hardening one's heart. This prompted Victor to reflect on his actions and he realized that God was speaking to him. He repented, accepted Jesus into his heart, and shared the good news with his mother. Unfortunately, Victor later fell back into his old habits and died in a tragic accident. The sermon emphasizes the importance of living a Christ-centered life, interceding for sinners, and witnessing to others, while acknowledging that it is ultimately God's responsibility to awaken the hearts of sinners.
Repent, Repent, Repent
By Leonard Ravenhill10K1:23:53RepentancePSA 51:3PRO 29:1MAT 6:16JHN 8:112CO 5:17HEB 12:11JN 2:1In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preparing for the final judgment. He mentions preaching for three and a half hours on the judgment seat and expresses his fear and awe of it. The preacher also discusses the misconception about the apostle Paul's words in Romans 7, clarifying that it is a funeral march while Romans 8 is a wedding march. He shares a story about a man repenting during a sermon on adultery, highlighting the power of God's glory to expose the human heart. The sermon concludes with the preacher discussing the liberation and emancipation that comes from the Spirit of God.
The Sin That Has No Forgiveness
By William P. Nicholson3.5K00:00PRO 29:1JER 8:20MAT 7:21LUK 13:24ROM 10:9In this sermon, the preacher expresses his frustration and desperation in trying to bring people to Christ. He emphasizes that he has done everything he can to warn and save souls, without seeking personal gain or favor. The preacher warns the audience about the consequences of rejecting God's offer of mercy and resisting the Holy Spirit. He shares a story from the Civil War to illustrate the urgency of accepting salvation before it is too late. The sermon also addresses the seriousness of taking part in religious rituals without true faith and warns against the dangers of forgetting God and harboring hatred in one's heart.
Attitudes on Spiritual Dating
By Jim Logan2.6K51:50DatingGEN 1:1PRO 15:10PRO 29:1MAT 6:33ROM 12:21TH 4:1In this sermon, the speaker discusses the topic of temptation and why people are tempted in different areas. He emphasizes the importance of not being critical of others who are not tempted in the same areas as us. The speaker also highlights the significance of understanding and applying biblical principles in non-biblical situations, particularly in the context of dating. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the consequences of sin and the need for teenagers to have a long-term perspective in their choices.
How to Change Your Heart
By Charles Finney2.5K40:08Audio BooksPRO 29:1MAT 6:24LUK 13:3ACT 2:37ROM 8:7HEB 9:271JN 3:8In this sermon, the preacher urges the listeners to cease their rebellion against God and enlist in the service of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that Jesus has come to destroy the works of the devil and establish the government of God in the hearts of men. The preacher asks if the listeners are willing to allow Jesus to govern the world and if they would obey him themselves. He addresses the concern of being a great sinner and assures that there is mercy available for all. The sermon also discusses the two classes of evidence of a change of heart, which are vivid emotions of love for God, repentance for sin, and faith in Christ. The importance of understanding the philosophy of conversion is highlighted, as many sermons fail to secure the sinner's attention or direct it to irrelevant matters. The preacher encourages the listeners to seize the present moment, while they are awake and strong, to make a new heart and spirit and embrace eternal life.
(Through the Bible) 1 Samuel 11-16
By Chuck Smith1.7K1:23:551SA 14:61SA 15:22PRO 29:1MAT 6:33HEB 10:25In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Jonathan and his armor-bearer facing the Philistine army. Despite being vastly outnumbered and outgunned, Jonathan and his companion bravely attacked the enemy camp and successfully defeated a group of Philistines. Meanwhile, King Saul, who was unaware of the battle, eventually noticed the chaos and realized that God had chosen Jonathan as a leader. The speaker emphasizes the importance of genuine love for God, even in the face of obstacles, and warns against disobedience and rebellion.
Sudden Death
By Rolfe Barnard1.7K46:02DeathPRO 29:1MAT 10:14LUK 10:16ACT 17:28In this sermon, the preacher discusses the unpredictability of death and the importance of being prepared for it. He uses examples of individuals who met sudden death without having time to arrange their affairs. The preacher also shares stories of people who resisted God's calling and ended up in hell. He emphasizes the fear of God and the consequences of disobeying Him. The sermon concludes with a reminder that even though some may choose to rebel against God, He continues to call and save those who repent.
'Son, Remember' Preached in 1879 Reading of d.l. Moody by Robert Wurtz
By Robert Wurtz II1.6K14:37PRO 27:1PRO 29:1MAT 25:13LUK 12:202CO 6:2HEB 3:15JAS 4:142PE 3:9REV 3:20This sermon recounts a powerful story from Dwight L. Moody about a man who struggled with moral courage to publicly confess Christ, leading to tragic consequences due to procrastination and a hardened heart. It emphasizes the urgency of making a decision for Christ without delay, highlighting the danger of putting off salvation and the devastating outcome of rejecting God's offer of grace and forgiveness.
God Is Good
By Ralph Sexton1.6K26:26GEN 2:242CH 7:14PSA 51:10PRO 14:34PRO 29:1JER 1:12MAT 5:13LUK 19:411TI 5:8JAS 4:8This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's blessings and mercy in our lives, warning about the consequences of neglecting Him and the potential for His anger. It calls for a return to faith, moral values, and integrity, highlighting the significance of repentance and spiritual revival in the face of societal challenges and materialism.
Awakening to My Need
By Paris Reidhead1.5K37:10AwakeningPSA 7:11PRO 29:1MAT 6:33In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a man named Victor who had been living a sinful life. One night, Victor was sitting outside a church, hoping to get money from his mother's purse. However, the preacher felt prompted by God to quote Proverbs 29:1, warning that those who are often reproved and hardened will be suddenly destroyed. This verse deeply impacted Victor, leading him to repent and accept Jesus as his Savior. The preacher emphasizes the importance of living as a witness for Christ, interceding for sinners, and sharing the gospel with them.
The Rock of My Salvation
By Chuck Smith1.5K36:15PRO 1:24PRO 29:1ISA 17:10In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of a song given by God to Moses in the 32nd chapter of Deuteronomy. The song was meant to be memorized and passed down through generations as a reminder of God's blessings and the consequences of forsaking Him. The speaker highlights how the Israelites would often forget God in times of prosperity, leading to oppression and captivity. However, when they called upon God in their distress, He would hear and bless them again. The sermon emphasizes the importance of remaining faithful to God and not allowing material possessions to distract from a relationship with Him.
Stubbornness
By Vance Havner1.3K25:57StubbornnessPSA 51:17PRO 15:33PRO 29:1PRO 29:25MAT 5:23MAT 7:7JAS 4:6In this sermon, the preacher reflects on his own experiences and the importance of humility and submission before God. He emphasizes the need for grace and the willingness to be used by God. The preacher also discusses the consequences of stubbornness and the importance of listening to God's reproof. He concludes by highlighting the power of brokenness and surrender in the lives of biblical figures like Saul, Jacob, and Peter.
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God (Compilation)
By Compilations1.2K12:58PRO 29:1ISA 55:6EZK 18:32MAT 3:10LUK 13:32CO 6:2HEB 10:312PE 3:9This sermon emphasizes the imminent danger unconverted individuals face, likening their situation to walking over the pit of hell on a fragile covering, with unseen arrows of death ready to strike. It warns of the wrath of God being held back but steadily increasing, highlighting the eternal consequences of rejecting salvation and the unimaginable suffering awaiting those who remain unrepentant. The urgency to seek salvation through Christ is stressed, urging listeners to heed the call of God's mercy before it's too late.
He That Being Often Reproved
By Rolfe Barnard1.1K51:04ReprovedPRO 29:1MAT 6:33MAT 7:21MAT 25:41LUK 10:16LUK 11:28HEB 10:31In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of spreading the message of God without hesitation or explanation. He references a story from the Bible where Jesus sends out his disciples to deliver a message and warns them not to stop or explain, but to simply take the message and go. The preacher emphasizes that hearing the word of God is crucial for salvation and warns that those who do not listen will face judgment. He also highlights the consequences of ignoring God's warnings and shares a story of a woman who met a tragic end after disregarding God's reproach. The sermon concludes with a reminder that our lives are in the hands of God and we should not take our existence for granted.
Dont Go Back to Your Sin, You May Die
By Tim Conway1.1K08:21PRO 29:1MAT 16:26LUK 13:3ROM 6:232CO 6:2HEB 3:15HEB 9:27JAS 4:142PE 3:9This sermon emphasizes the urgency and importance of responding to the Gospel message and not hardening one's heart against the truth. It warns against the consequences of rejecting God's offer of salvation and highlights the reality of hell for those who refuse to repent. The speaker shares personal stories of individuals who heard the truth but chose to continue in sin, facing tragic outcomes as a result. The message calls for immediate repentance and surrender to God before it's too late.
Relationships With Fools Part 2
By Chuck Smith1.0K25:04RelationshipsGEN 6:3PRO 26:20PRO 29:1PRO 29:17In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith addresses the issue of lawlessness and violence in society, particularly drive-by shootings. He expresses his frustration and weariness with the state of the world, but also emphasizes that the righteous will eventually see the fall of the wicked. Pastor Chuck encourages listeners to turn to God and allow His Spirit to fill their hearts and bring them peace and satisfaction. He concludes by discussing the importance of correcting and disciplining children, as well as the significance of having a vision from God to guide and protect us.
There Is Wrath
By Ralph Sexton97236:54JOB 36:10JOB 36:17JOB 36:22PRO 29:11CO 5:5REV 3:20In this sermon, the preacher describes a powerful service where people were deeply convicted about the consequences of God's absence. A little girl approached the preacher, pleading for the meeting not to end. Later, the preacher discovers the same girl weeping on her alcoholic mother's back. The preacher emphasizes that God's judgment can come suddenly and without remedy, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 5:5. He also highlights the moral decline in America and the increasing fear and danger faced by parents due to violence and kidnapping.
Follow These Rules
By Paris Reidhead94945:15RulesPRO 29:1JHN 10:7JHN 10:9In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding and following the laws and rules that govern relationships in life. He refers to the 10th chapter of John in the Bible, where Jesus describes himself as the door of the sheep and the good shepherd who gives his life for the sheep. The preacher shares a personal story of a man who was awakened to his need for God through a verse that was repeated multiple times during a church service. He also highlights the significance of rules in various aspects of life, such as driving a car or flying an airplane, and how following them leads to success. Overall, the sermon encourages listeners to recognize the importance of following God's laws and principles for a fulfilling and abundant life.
(Youth Bible School 2007) the Wayside Hearer
By Mose Stoltzfus7811:24:21PRO 29:1ISA 40:4MAT 6:33MAT 13:3MAT 13:18LUK 3:3HEB 4:12In this sermon, the speaker discusses the parable of the sower from Matthew chapter 13. He explains that the different conditions of the soil in the parable represent the different conditions of human hearts. The speaker emphasizes the importance of responding to the gospel and teachings of the Bible with a receptive heart. He warns against having a hardened heart that resists God's message and urges listeners to bring forth fruit of repentance. The sermon emphasizes the need for a genuine commitment to God and the danger of allowing distractions and worldly desires to choke out the word of God.
A Gospel Tract Ministry
By E.A. Johnston70931:30GospelPSA 37:4PSA 40:1PRO 29:1JHN 3:16ROM 3:23ROM 5:8REV 20:11The video is about the importance of handing out gospel tracks as a way to share the message of Christ with others. The speaker emphasizes the need to catch the reader's attention right from the beginning and relates to their personal experiences of trouble and danger in life. The speaker shares a personal story of a preacher who handed out a gospel track to a man in a bog, and how it impacted him. The video encourages viewers to start their own track ministry and emphasizes the value of good Christian literature in spreading the Gospel.
So Great a Salvation (Awakening) - Paris Reidhead
By From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons44848:17RadioPRO 29:1HEB 2:1In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal testimony of a man named Rick Gernes who had a life-changing encounter with God. Rick had been living a life of rebellion and addiction, but after hearing the word of God multiple times, he finally surrendered his life to Jesus. The preacher emphasizes the importance of living out the message of Christ before sinners, interceding for them, and sharing the gospel with them. He also highlights the spiritual blindness that the enemy has placed on unbelievers, making it difficult for them to see the truth. The sermon concludes with a reminder to be diligent in reaching out to sinners and praying for their awakening. The preacher references Proverbs 29:1 to emphasize the consequences of rejecting God's reproach.
The Land of Sudden Death
By Rolfe Barnard42655:03DeathPRO 29:1MAT 7:7JHN 4:24ACT 1:8ROM 5:81TH 5:19JAS 4:8In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the brevity of life and the nearness of eternity. He reminds the audience that every human being is just one breath away from eternity, whether they are a Christian or a sinner. The preacher also emphasizes the holiness of God and warns against hardening oneself against Him. He shares examples of how people can suddenly be destroyed and sent to hell, such as accidents or God withholding the next breath. The sermon concludes with the preacher expressing his desire to preach and highlighting three points from the text in Romans.
Studies in Titus - Part 2
By Paris Reidhead15647:23Christian LifePRO 29:1MAT 6:33JHN 3:16ROM 13:11EPH 6:17TIT 2:12HEB 9:27In this sermon, a young preacher delivers a sermon on the topic of death and judgment. Despite not having much material, he repeatedly emphasizes his main text, which states that it is appointed for man to die and then face judgment. Some people at the door were not impressed with his sermon, but one man couldn't shake the impact of the text and sought out the preacher for guidance. The preacher explains the five steps to salvation: awakening, conviction, repentance, saving faith, and the resulting regeneration and justification. The sermon concludes with a prayer for the truth to take hold and for the opportunity to faithfully witness to others about Jesus Christ.
Quench Not the Spirit
By Catherine Booth0PSA 95:7PRO 29:1MAT 23:37JHN 16:8HEB 3:7Catherine Booth preaches on the capacity of man to resist God, emphasizing the power to quench the Spirit and the consequences of rejecting God's influence. She highlights how the Spirit strives with man by convicting of sin, appealing to fears and hopes, and urging for present submission. Catherine warns against quenching the Spirit by stifling convictions, refusing to consider the future consequences of sin, and persistently resisting God's call to surrender. She stresses that those who quench the Spirit show no concern for their souls, lack desire for God and righteousness, and risk losing the possibility of Salvation.
Administering and Receiving Reproof
By John Hames0PSA 141:5PRO 15:1PRO 29:1MAT 18:15ROM 2:21JAS 3:17John Hames preaches on the importance of receiving reproof with humility and gratitude, highlighting how reproof is a valuable tool in the Christian's journey towards holiness. He emphasizes that reproof serves as a mirror to reflect our faults, confirms God's gentle guidance, and acts as a warning signal to prevent spiritual destruction. Hames stresses the need for administering reproof with wisdom, ensuring it is deserved and given in a gentle, private manner, following the biblical principles outlined in Proverbs and Matthew.
- Keil-Delitzsch
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
A general ethical proverb here follows: A man often corrected who hardeneth his neck, Shall suddenly go to ruin without remedy. Line second = Pro 6:15. The connection אישׁ תּוכחות must make the nearest impression on a reader of the Book of Proverbs that they mean a censurer (reprehender), but which is set aside by what follows, for the genit. after אישׁ is, Pro 16:29; Pro 26:21; Pro 29:10; Pro 13:20, the designation of that which proceeds from the subject treated. And since תּוכחות, Psa 37:15; Job 23:4, denotes counter evidence, and generally rejoinders, thus in the first line a reasoner is designated who lets nothing be said to him, and nothing be shown to him, but contradicts all and every one. Thus e.g., Fleischer: vir qui correptus contradicit et cervicem obdurat. But this interpolated correptus gives involuntary testimony of this, that the nearest lying impression of the 'אישׁ תו suffers a change by מקשׁה ערף: if we read הקשׁה (לב) ערף with 'תו, the latter then designates the correptio, over against which is placed obstinate boldness (Syr., Targ., Jerome, Luther), and 'תו shows itself thus to be gen. objecti, and we have to compare the gen. connection of אישׁ, as at Pro 18:23; Pro 21:17, or rather at Kg1 20:42 and Jer 15:10. But it is unnecessary, with Hitzig, to limit 'תו to divine infliction of punishment, and after Hos 5:9; Isa 37:3, to read תוכחות [punishment], which occurs, Psa 149:7, in the sense of punishment inflicted by man. (Note: Vid., Zunz, "Regarding the Idea and the Use of Tokhecha," in Steinschneider's Heb. Bibliographia, entitled המחכיר, 1871, p. 70f.) Besides, we must think first not of actual punishment, but of chastening, reproving words; and the man to whom are spoken the reproving words is one whose conduct merits more and more severe censure, and continually receives correction from those who are concerned for his welfare. Hitzig regards the first line as a conditional clause: "Is a man of punishment stiff-necked?".... This is syntactically impossible. Only מקשׁה ערף could have such force: a man of punishment, if he.... But why then did not the author rather write the words והוא מקשׁה ערף? Why then could not מקשׁה ערף be a co-ordinated further description of the man? Cf. e.g., Ex. 17:21. The door of penitence, to which earnest, well-meant admonition calls a man, does not always remain open. He who with stiff-necked persistence in sin and in self-delusion sets himself in opposition to all endeavours to save his soul, shall one day suddenly, and without the prospect and possibility of restoration (cf. Jer 19:11), become a wreck. Audi doctrinam si vis vitare ruinam.