Dudley Rutherford - Proverbs in a Haystack

by Dudley C. Rutherford Smashwords Edition * * * * * Published on Smashwords by: CALLONJESUS.COM 19700 Rinaldi Street Northridge, CA 91326 CallOnJesus.com Keeping a Smile on Your Faith Copyright 2005 byDudley Rutherford and Joy Comes in the Morning Productions Reprinted 2010 byCallOnJesus.com ISBN: 978-0976428909 Scripture quotations are from: The HolyBible, New International Version, Copyright 1973, 1984 byInternational Bible Society, used by permission of ZondervanPublishing House All rights reserved. Without limiting therights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publicationmay be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system,or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic,mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without theprior written permission of both the copyright owner and the abovepublisher of this book. Smashwords Edition License Notes This ebook is licensed for your personal useonly. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people.If you would like to share this book with another person, pleasepurchase an additional copy for each person you share it with. Ifyou are reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was notpurchased for your use only, then you should return toSmashwords.com and purchase your own copy.

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Id like to dedicate this book to the peopleof Shepherd of the Hills Church (www.theshepherd.org) in PorterRanch, California. It has been one of the great privileges of mylife to serve and minister in this remarkable church. Your prayersand faithfulness have been so uplifting. Your commitment to theLordship of Jesus Christ is what motivates me to lead. Yourdiversity is a picture of what Heaven will be like.

Thank you forallowing me the honor of serving as your pastor. * * * * *

First I want to thank Virginia Bentley whoinitially encouraged me to write this book. I want to express my appreciation to HenryJackson and Jeremy Hoff who helped me develop the software neededto produce the book. My gratitude as well to Jane Kasel for herattention to detail and to Murry Whiteman for his cover design. I want to thank my executive assistant KariMacer without whose help this book would never have become areality. I have a deep sense of appreciation for myexecutive pastor Tim Winters who spends his life freeing me up,enabling me the time to study, write and preach.

I want to acknowledge Coach John Wooden whoreminds me that all wisdom ultimately comes from above. Finally, I want to thank my family for theirlove and support through this project. * * * * *

* * * * * PREFACE The book of Proverbs is far more than just acollection of pithy truisms. Every verse is to be considered divinewisdom. From God to Solomon to us, this book speaks to the heart ofmankind throughout the ages. The 31 chapters that convey heavenlywisdom contain 915 verses.

Each of these 915 verses is a sermon inand of itself. The wealth of knowledge found in these sentence-longsermons is truly worth more than silver or gold. One helpful practice when studying Proverbsis to read a chapter a day and to allow God to speak to your heart.As with all of the Holy Scriptures each Proverb is powerful to saveand can be a source of strength to anyone who will simply listenand obey. For the new Christian, or the person who hasbeen a life-long believer, the book of Proverbs always proves to bemesmerizing in its depth of knowledge. It is readily available forthose who open their minds and hearts to these heavenlyinsights. To read, understand and apply these multiplepassages of Scripture has never been a problem.

However, onoccasion, it can be difficult to find that one rare jewel of truthwhen you need to locate it. Whether its for a time of personalreflection, or if you are in need of finding that perfect verse toput the finishing touch on a sermon or lesson, many times its likefinding a needle in a haystack. Thus the title of this book,Proverbs in a Haystack. This book was arranged for the purpose ofexpediting research when preparing to speak to any audience. It isalso useful for personal exploration and illumination of Godlywisdom on virtually any topic imaginable. May you find useful the 3,339 differenttopics that are available at your fingertips.

Simply thumb through the alphabetized topicsand locate the one verse that you need. Your life, as well as anylesson, speech or sermon, will be blessed by the use of thispertinent verse. May the Lord use this reference book to helpyou communicate Gods word. * * * * * A rebuke impresses a man of discernment morethan a hundred lashes a fool. 17:10 A abandonment Wealth brings many friends, but a poor mansfriend deserts him. 10:19 abhors The Lord abhors dishonest scales, butaccurate weights are his delight. 11:1 above all else Above all else, guard your heart, for it isthe wellspring of life. 4:23 abundance Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, butlips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel. 20:15 abundant food He who works his land will have abundantfood, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill ofpoverty. 28:19 abundant life He who heeds discipline shows the way tolife, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. 10:17 The fear of the Lord adds length to life,but the years of the wicked are cut short. 10:27 The ruly righteous man attains life, but hewho pursues evil goes to his death. 11:19 A generous man will prosper; he whorefreshes others will himself be refreshed. 11:25 He who pursues righteousness and love findslife, prosperity and honor. 21:21 Humility and the fear of the Lord bringwealth and honor and life. 22:4 abuse Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult;whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse. 9:7 those whose teeth are swords and whose jawsare set with knives to devour the poor from the earth, the needyfrom among mankind. 30:14 accept He will not accept any compensation; he willrefuse the bribe, however great it is. 6:35 Say to wisdom, You are my sister, and callunderstanding your kinsman; 7:4 accept instruction Listen to advice and accept instruction, andin the end you will be wise. 19:20 acceptable To do what is right and just is moreacceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. 21:3 accountability Righteousness guards the man of integrity,but wickedness overthrows the sinner. 13:6 accurate weights The Lord abhors dishonest scales, butaccurate weights are his delight. 11:1 accusation Do not accuse a man for no reasonwhen hehas done you no harm. 3:30 accuse Do not accuse a man for no reasonwhen hehas done you no harm. 3:30 ache Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joymay end in grief. 14:13 acknowledge in all your ways acknowledge him, and hewill make your paths straight. 3:6 acquire Buy the truth and do not sell it; getwisdom, discipline and understanding. 23:23 acquiring a disciplined life for acquiring a disciplined and prudentlife, doing what is right and just and fair; 1:3 acquiring a prudent life for acquiring a disciplined and prudentlife, doing what is right and just and fair; 1:3 actions Even a child is known by his actions, bywhether his conduct is pure and right. 20:11 acts A righteous man cares for the needs of hisanimal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. 12:10 add Instruct a wise man and he will be wiserstill; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning. 9:9 Do not add to his words, or he will rebukeyou and prove you a liar. 30:6 added For through me your days will be many, andyears will be added to your life. 9:11 addicted They hit me, you will say, but Im nothurt! They beat me, but I dont feel it! When will I wake up so Ican find another drink? 23:35 addictions He who loves pleasure will become poor;whoever loves wine and oil will never be rich. 21:17 adds The fear of the Lord adds length to life,but the years of the wicked are cut short. 10:27 adorn They will be a garland to grace your headand a chain to adorn your neck. 1:9 adulteress It will save you also from the adulteress,from the wayward wife with her seductive words, 2:16 She gives no thought to the way of life; herpaths are crooked, but she knows it not. 5:6 Why be captivated, my son, by an adulteress?Why embrace the bosom of another mans wife? 5:20 Then out came a woman to meet him, dressedlike a prostitute and with crafty intent. 7:10 I have covered my bed with colored linensfrom Egypt. 7:16 The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; hewho is under the Lords wrath will fall into it. 22:14 adultery It will save you also from the adulteress,from the wayward wife with her seductive words, 2:16 For her house leads down to death and herpaths to the spirits of the dead. 2:18 Keep to a path far from her, do not go nearthe door of her house, 5:8 Can a man scoop fire into his lap withouthis clothes being burned? 6:27 So is he who sleeps with another mans wife;no one who touches her will go unpunished. 6:29 Many are the victims she has brought down;her slain are a mighty throng. 7:26 For a prostitute is a deep pit and a waywardwife is a narrow well. 23:27 Like a bird that strays from its nest is aman who strays from his home. 27:8 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to hisfather, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 29:3 advice my son, do not go along with them, do notset foot on their paths; 1:15 since you ignored all my advice and wouldnot accept my rebuke, 1:25 Listen, my sons, to a fathers instruction;pay attention and gain understanding. 4:1 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forgetmy words or swerve from them. 4:5 Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from itand go on your way. 4:15 Do not let them out of your sight, keep themwithin your heart; 4:21 Listen to my instruction and be wise; do notignore it. 8:33 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom isfound in those who take advice. 13:10 Listen to advice and accept instruction, andin the end you will be wise. 19:20 advisers Plans fail for lack of counsel, but withmany advisers they succeed. 15:22 for waging war you need guidance, and forvictory many advisers. 24:6 advocate for their Defender is strong; he will takeup their case against you. 23:11 avoid sexual sins Keep to a path far from her, do not go nearthe door of her house, 5:8 affairs She watches over the affairs of herhousehold and does not eat the bread of idleness. 31:27 afraid when you lie down, you will not be afraid;when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. 3:24 ages Childrens children are a crown to the aged,and parents are the pride of their children. 17:6 agony The prudent see danger and take refuge, butthe simple keep going and suffer for it. 27:12 agreeing A man lacking in judgment strikes hands inpledge and puts up security for his neighbor. 17:18 agreement My son, if you have put up security for yourneighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge for another, 6:1 Do not be a man who strikes hands in pledgeor puts up security for debts; 22:26 airing A fool finds no pleasure in understandingbut delights in airing his own opinions. 18:2 alcohol Do not gaze at wine when it is red, when itsparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly! 23:31 Your eyes will see strange sights and yourmind imagine confusing things. 23:33 They hit me, you will say, but Im nothurt! They beat me, but I dont feel it! When will I wake up so Ican find another drink? 23:35 let them drink and forget their poverty andremember their misery no more. 31:7 alcoholic Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoeveris led astray by them is not wise. 20:1 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife?Who has complaints? Who had needless bruises? Who has bloodshoteyes? 23:29 all In all your ways acknowledge him, and hewill make your paths straight. 3:6 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom.Though it cost all you have, get understanding. 4:7 Above all else, guard your heart, for it isthe wellspring of life. 4:23 Yet if he is caught, he must pay sevenfold,though it costs him all the wealth of his house. 6:31 When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes;all he expected from his power comes to nothing. 11:7 All hard work brings a profit, but mere talkleads only to poverty. 14:23 The Lord detests all the proud of heart. 14:23 The Lord detests all the proud of heart.