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THE FAITHLESS / PROVERBS 14:14

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(KJV) Proverbs 14:14

The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.

THE FAITHLESS / PROVERBS 14:14

This describes people who turn their hearts and affections away from God, rejecting Him to go their own selfish way. Such people will in time experience the miserable consequences of their decision (Proverbs 1:31; 12:14; Galatians 6:7). Those who remain faithful to God (the prudent, Proverbs 14:15) will in time be rewarded for their devotion, both in this life and in the next (Revelation 2:7).

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  1. SEEMS RIGHT / PROVERBS 14:12
  2. DESPISES HIM / PROVERBS 14:2
  3. THE WISE WOMAN BUILDS HER HOUSE / PROVERBS 14:1
  4. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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SEEMS RIGHT / PROVERBS 14:12

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(KJV) Proverbs 14:12

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

SEEMS RIGHT / PROVERBS 14:12

Humanistic wisdom and reasoning (based on individual satisfaction and benefit as its highest goal) is a poor basis for degerming what is true or false, right or wrong, worthy or unworthy. No matter how convincing or well-intentioned our ideas and actions may be, if they are not in line with God’s plans and standards they will likely lead to unexpected consequences and disaster. In the end, doing things our own way (which is one of the definitions of sin, Isaiah 53:6) will lead to spiritual death. God’s written revelation – His Word as recorded in the Bible – is the only infallible (Perfect, reliable, unfailing) source for determining the right path of life. The human way leads to death; God’s way leads to eternal life.

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  1. DESPISES HIM / PROVERBS 14:2
  2. THE WISE WOMAN BUILDS HER HOUSE / PROVERBS 14:1
  3. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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DESPISES HIM / PROVERBS 14:2

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(KJV) Proverbs 14:2

He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.

DESPISES HIM / PROVERBS 14:2

This refers to an attitude of resentment, hatred or rejection toward God, which is obviously a sin against Him. At times, we may express frustration toward God and even have sincere questions about His activity in our lives, but we must be careful never to treat Him with disrespect or hateful anger.

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  1. THE WISE WOMAN BUILDS HER HOUSE / PROVERBS 14:1
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THE WISE WOMAN BUILDS HER HOUSE / PROVERBS 14:1

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(KJV) Proverbs 14:1

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

THE WISE WOMAN BUILDS HER HOUSE / PROVERBS 14:1

A wise and godly woman makes her home a place of security, comfort, peace and joy, while a foolish and irresponsible woman neglects her home and family (1 Timothy 2:15; Titus 2:4-5).

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GARDEN IN THE EAST, IN EDEN / GENESIS 2:8

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(KJV) Genesis 2:8

And the Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.

Finding Peace in the Garden of Grace

The Book of Genesis opens with a grand tapestry of creation, but Genesis 2:8 brings us into an intimate, manicured space: “Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed.”

This wasn’t a wild, untamed jungle. It was a deliberately designed sanctuary. While scholars debate its precise modern geography—with clues pointing to the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in modern-day Iraq—the true significance of Eden lies not in its physical coordinates, but in its spiritual reality. Eden represents perfect proximity to God. It was a place of complete provision, unbroken fellowship, and absolute peace.

In our fast-paced, often chaotic world, we frequently find ourselves searching for our own “Eden”—a place of safety and rest. The beautiful truth of the gospel is that through Christ, the presence of God is no longer a locked geographical location. His presence dwells within us. Even when our surroundings feel like a desert, God is capable of planting a garden of peace, joy, and purpose right in the middle of our circumstances.

A Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for being a God who plants, nurtures, and provides. Just as You prepared a beautiful garden for humanity in the beginning, we thank You that You are constantly preparing spaces of grace for us today.

When our lives feel chaotic or barren, remind us of Your presence. Plant Your peace deep within our hearts. Help us to walk with You daily, just as Adam and Eve once walked with You in the cool of the day. Forgive us for the times we wander outside of Your will, and draw us back to the sanctuary of Your love.

May our lives bear good fruit that honors You, and may our hearts always rest in the assurance of Your ultimate restoration.

In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.

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The garden was located near the flood plain of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (Genesis 2:14). Some believe it was located in what in now known as southern Iraq. Others feel that the Bible does not give enough information (Genesis 2:10-14) to determine a specific location.

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  1. A LIVING BEING / GENESIS 2:7
  2. THE ACCOUNT – THE LORD GOD / GENESIS 2:4
  3. GOD BLESSED THE SEVENTH DAY / GENESIS 2:3
  4. BE FRUITFUL AND INCREASE / GENESIS 1:28
  5. THERE WAS EVENING, AND THERE WAS MORNING – THE FIRST DAY / GENESIS 1:5
  6. IN THE BEGINNING GOD CREATED / GENESIS 1:1
  7. IT WAS GOOD / GENESIS 1:10
  8. HEART IS EVIL FROM CHILDHOOD / GENESIS 8:21
  9. THE SONS OF GOD / GENESIS 6:2
  10. HOW GREAT MAN’S WICKEDNESS /GENESIS 6:5
  11. ADAM LIVED 930 YEARS / GENESIS 5:5
  12. WRITTEN ACCOUNT OF ADAM’S LINE / GENESIS 5:1
  13. KNOWING GOOD AND EVIL / GENESIS 3:22
  14. GOD SAID LET US – LET US MAKE MAN / GENESIS 1:26
  15. I WILL GREATLY INCREASE YOUR PAINS / GENESIS 3:16-19
  16. SERVE AS SIGNS / GENESIS 1:14-15
  17. LET THERE BE LIGHT / GENESIS 1:8
  18. THE WOMAN … ATE IT … HER HUSBAND … WITH HER / GENESIS 3:6
  19. YOU WILL BE LIKE GOD / GENESIS 3:5
  20. YOU WILL NOT SURELY DIE / GENESIS 3:4
  21. THE SERPENT / GENESIS 3:1
  22. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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BE GLAD AND REJOICE / ZEPHANIAH 3:14-17

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(KJV) Zephaniah 3:14-17

14 Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.

15 The Lord hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, even the Lord, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more.

16 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack.

17 The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

BE GLAD AND REJOICE / ZEPHANIAH 3:14-17

God’s people have the greatest reason to rejoice because they have obtained spiritual salvation – their personal relationship with God. True, heartfelt joy is not natural; it is a supernatural response to God’s activity in our lives. We have joy because:

  1. We are forgiven and no longer face punishment for our sins (Zephaniah 3:15).
  2. Our enemy has been defeated – we are set free from the power of Satan and sin (Zephaniah 3:15).
  3. God is with us, giving friendship, grace and help throughout our lives (Zephaniah 3:15-17; Hebrews 4:16).
  4. We are the focus of God’s love and delight (Zephaniah 3:17).

Everyone who accepts the gift of forgiveness and eternal life made available through God’s Son, Jesus, has every reason to rejoice (Ephesians 1:17-18; 3:16-20). Our joy will reach its climax, or highest level, and be complete when God reveals His full glory and majesty on the earth at the end of time (Isaiah 35:1-10)

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  1. ON THAT DAY / ZEPHANIAH 3:11
  2. BEYOND THE RIVERS OF CUSH / ZEPHANIAH 3:10
  3. HE DOES NO WRONG / ZEPHANIAH 3:5
  4. OFFICIALS … RULERS … PROPHETS … PRIESTS / ZEPHANIAH 3:3-4
  5. WOE TO THE CITY OF OPPRESSORS / ZEPHANIAH 3:1-7
  6. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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ON THAT DAY / ZEPHANIAH 3:11

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(KJV) Zephaniah 3:11

In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of thee them that rejoice in thy pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy mountain.

ON THAT DAY / ZEPHANIAH 3:11

When God brings the nations to a true and right relationship with Him, He will restore the honor and fortunes of His own people – the true Israel (Zephaniah 3:20).

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  1. BEYOND THE RIVERS OF CUSH / ZEPHANIAH 3:10
  2. HE DOES NO WRONG / ZEPHANIAH 3:5
  3. OFFICIALS … RULERS … PROPHETS … PRIESTS / ZEPHANIAH 3:3-4
  4. WOE TO THE CITY OF OPPRESSORS / ZEPHANIAH 3:1-7
  5. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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BEYOND THE RIVERS OF CUSH / ZEPHANIAH 3:10

(KJV) Zephaniah 3:10

From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, even the daughter of my dispersed, shall bring mine offering.

BEYOND THE RIVERS OF CUSH / ZEPHANIAH 3:10

Cush represented on of the most distant lands known at that time. There will be people from all nations, even nations that are relatively unknown today, who will someday bring offerings of worship and gratitude to God in Jerusalem (Isaiah 66:18,20).

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  1. HE DOES NO WRONG / ZEPHANIAH 3:5
  2. OFFICIALS … RULERS … PROPHETS … PRIESTS / ZEPHANIAH 3:3-4
  3. WOE TO THE CITY OF OPPRESSORS / ZEPHANIAH 3:1-7
  4. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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HE DOES NO WRONG / ZEPHANIAH 3:5

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(KJV) Zephaniah 3:5

The just Lord is in the midst thereof; he will not do iniquity: every morning doth he bring his judgment to light, he faileth not; but the unjust knoweth no shame.

HE DOES NO WRONG / ZEPHANIAH 3:5

Though humans fail and fall into sin, God remains pure, true, faithful and never does wrong. Thes traits are part of His very nature.

  1. The Lord maintains perfect truth and justice in all He does (Deuteronomy 32:4), and we must always trust Him to do what is right for us in all situations.
  2. Although things may happen to us that we do not understand, we can always be sure that His love, care and faithfulness to us will never cease. Every day He will work in our lives to do what is best for us. God cannot and will not fail.

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  1. OFFICIALS … RULERS … PROPHETS … PRIESTS / ZEPHANIAH 3:3-4
  2. WOE TO THE CITY OF OPPRESSORS / ZEPHANIAH 3:1-7
  3. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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OFFICIALS … RULERS … PROPHETS … PRIESTS / ZEPHANIAH 3:3-4

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(KJV) Zephaniah 3:3-4

Her princes within her are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves; they gnaw not the bones till the morrow.

4 Her prophets are light and treacherous persons: her priests have polluted the sanctuary, they have done violence to the law.

OFFICIALS … RULERS … PROPHETS … PRIESTS / ZEPHANIAH 3:3-4

These were the four main categories of leadership in Judah. God condemned these people of influence for failing to follow Him and be holy (morally pure, spiritually whole and separated from evil). In fact, their example was leading people father away from God.

  1. The officials and rulers perverted, or distorted, the law and used their positions to gain money and property for themselves.
  2. The prophets changed God’s message and tried to gain popularity and approval by telling people only what they wanted to hear.
  3. The priests corrupted God’s house by violating His regulations and living immorally.
  4. We must avoid and resist leaders who tolerate or promote worldliness and immorality in God’s name. Such false leaders should be replaced with leaders who insist that God’s standards be followed. We must never lower our standards to make room for anyone’s sins.

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  1. WOE TO THE CITY OF OPPRESSORS / ZEPHANIAH 3:1-7
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