Habit of Graciousness Proverbs Matt Lyle Crossroads International

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3 Their purpose is to TEACH people to live disciplined and successful lives, to HELP THEM DO what is right, just, and fair. Proverbs 1: 3 (NLT)

OVER 5000 MILLION SOLD 10 THE HABITS OF HIGHLY WISE PEOPLE The Bible Needs No Foreword and Afterward by the Author Proverb Lessons in Personal Change _______________________ “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. ” —King Solomon, bestselling author of The Proverbs of Solomon Sages R. Wise Purity Speech Friends Teachability Godliness Graciousness

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What is Graciousness?

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Definitions (n) Graciousness quality of being gracious excellence of manners or social conduct the quality of being kind and gentle (adj) Gracious characterized by kindness and warm courtesy abounding in grace or mercy disposed to bestow favors

In the Beginning Gen 1: 27 (NIV) So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.

In the Beginning Gen 1: 27 (NIV) So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Psalms 46: 10 (NLT) “Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world. ”

Attributes of God Incommunicable Communicable God’s personal characteristics that ARE NOT bestowed upon, or shared with, or ascribed to His creation God’s personal characteristics that humans can identify with, at least in part

Attributes of God Incommunicable Omnipotent Omnipresent Omniscient Eternal Self-Sufficient Immutable Communicable Righteous Good Faithful Holy Just Wise Loving Merciful Gracious

3 Their purpose is to TEACH people to live disciplined and successful lives, to HELP THEM DO what is right, just, and fair. Proverbs 1: 3 (NLT)

Attributes of God Incommunicable Omnipotent Omnipresent Omniscient Eternal Self Sufficient Immutable Communicable Righteous Good Faithful Holy Just Wise Loving Merciful GRACIOUSNESS

Definitions (n) Graciousness quality of being gracious excellence of manners or social conduct the quality of being kind and gentle (adj) Gracious characterized by kindness and warm courtesy abounding in grace or mercy disposed to bestow favors

Prov 15: 26 (NIV) The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but GRACIOUS WORDS are pure in his sight. Prov 16: 21 (NIV) The wise in heart are called discerning, and GRACIOUS WORDS promote instruction. Prov 16: 24 (NIV) GRACIOUS WORDS are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Prov 12: 25 (NIV) Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a KIND WORD cheers it up. Prov 15: 4 (NIV) The SOOTHING TONGUE is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

Soothing or Perverse Tongue?

Prov 12: 25 (NIV) Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a KIND WORD cheers it up. Prov 15: 4 (NIV) The SOOTHING TONGUE is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. Prov 15: 1 (NIV) A GENTLE ANSWER turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Demonstrating Harsh Words Hars h Wo rds . . .

OVER 5000 MILLION SOLD 10 THE HABITS OF HIGHLY WISE PEOPLE The Bible Needs No Foreword and Afterward by the Author Proverb Lessons in Personal Change _______________________ “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. ” —King Solomon, bestselling author of The Proverbs of Solomon Sages R. Wise Purity Speech Friends Teachability Godliness Graciousness

You are gracious when you You are wise when you. . . Consider the outcome of your words Show restraint in speaking Build up others with your words Recognize the contrasting effect of words Speak words that help people Speak kind / encouraging words Respond gently, not harshly

Prov 26: 25 (NKJV/NLT) When his voice is GRACIOUS, do not believe him, Their hearts are full of many evils.

Prov 21: 10 (NIV) The wicked crave evil; their neighbors get NO MERCY from them. Prov 16: 21 (NKJV) Do they not go astray who devise evil? But MERCY and truth belong to those who devise good.

Mercy vs Grace vs Justice MERCY: God DOESN'T give us what we DO deserve GRACE: God gives us what we DON'T deserve JUSTICE: God gives us what we DO deserve

Mercy vs Grace vs Justice Rom 6: 23 (NLT) For the wages of sin is death, Justice but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Grace Mercy

Prov 21: 10 (NIV) The wicked crave evil; their neighbors get NO MERCY from them. Prov 16: 21 (NKJV) Do they not go astray who devise evil? But MERCY and truth belong to those who devise good.

Definitions (n) Graciousness quality of being gracious excellence of manners or social conduct the quality of being kind and gentle (adj) Gracious characterized by kindness and warm courtesy abounding in grace or mercy disposed to bestow favors

Kindness Prov 14: 21 (NIV) It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is KIND to the needy. " Prov 11: 17 (NIV) Those who are KIND benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.

Parable of Sheep and Goats Matt 25: 34 -36 (NLT). . ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, . . ● For I was hungry, and you fed me. ● I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. ● I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. ● I was naked, and you gave me clothing. ● I was sick, and you cared for me. ● I was in prison, and you visited me. ’

Kindness Prov 14: 31 (NLT) Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but HELPING the poor honors him. Prov 19: 17 (NLT) If you HELP the poor, you are lending to the LORD— and he will repay you!

Prov 19: 22 (NKJV) What is desired in a man is LOVING-KINDNESS, And a poor man is better than a liar Prov 11: 16 (NKJV) A GRACIOUS woman retains honor, but ruthless men retain riches

Prov 3: 34 (NLT) The LORD mocks the mockers but is GRACIOUS to the humble. Prov 21: 21 (NLT) Whoever pursues righteousness and UNFAILING LOVE will find life, righteousness, and honor.

Main Idea Proverbs show us how and why we need to be gracious.

How can I demonstrate graciousness?

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