In this passage, Proverbs warns us not to roll with the wicked. Along with these warnings, God always gives you a way out of the temptation. The just must walk in the path of God’s way in God’s Word. We must guard our hearts, our lips, our eyes, and our feet from the ways of the wicked.

In this passage, we find two key principles for living a godly life. First, Solomon pleads with his son to heed the instruction of his father and his mother. Second, he warns him to avoid the influence of the wrong company. Ungodly companionship leads to disaster!

As we conclude our series in 1 Thessalonians, we see that God’s perfect will for the Believer is sanctification: being set apart and holy unto the Lord. We must glorify God, by his grace, through submission to his Word.

In this sermon, we discover that, in his old age, Samuel’s sons have departed from the ways of the Lord and corrupted justice in the nation of Israel. The elders confront Samuel, requesting that he anoint a king to replace them. Israel’s desire for a king is provoked by their jealousy of the monarchies of the heathen nations round about them. The LORD warns Samuel that in choosing to be conformed to the world, they have chosen to reject the reign of God over their lives.

In this sermon, we discover that, in his old age, Samuel’s sons have departed from the ways of the Lord and corrupted justice in the nation of Israel. The elders confront Samuel, requesting that he anoint a king to replace them. Israel’s desire for a king is provoked by their jealousy of the monarchies of the heathen nations round about them. The LORD warns Samuel that in choosing to be conformed to the world, they have chosen to reject the reign of God over their lives.

In this sermon, we are introduced to the wicked sons of Eli and the corruption of the priesthood. While Eli is rebuked for his failure, we see Hannah and young Samuel blessed as they follow the Lord in faith.