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“The Fruit of the Righteous

“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise “ (Proverbs 11:30) . . “The Fruit of the Righteous Is A Tree of Life, and He Who Wins Souls Is Wise”. An Extreme Interpretation

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“The Fruit of the Righteous

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  1. “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise “ (Proverbs 11:30). “The Fruit of the Righteous Is A Tree of Life, and He Who Wins Souls Is Wise” • An Extreme Interpretation • Righteousness yields life and violence (wickedness) kills Start with the assumption that the writer wishes to teach by contrasting statements (v.27 c.f v.25) Interpret “wins souls” as “takes life” (1Kgs. 19:4 c.f. Gen. 24:67) Change “wise” to “violent” Proverbs 11:30

  2. “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise “ (Proverbs 11:30). “The Fruit of the Righteous Is A Tree of Life, and He Who Wins Souls Is Wise” • An Extreme Interpretation • Righteousness yields life and violence (wickedness) kills Proverbs 11:30

  3. “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise “ (Proverbs 11:30). “The Fruit of the Righteous Is A Tree of Life, and He Who Wins Souls Is Wise” • II. More Reasonable Interpretations – • “the fruit of the righteous” • The “fruit” is good deeds and influence of righteous and it leads others to life, • The “tree of life” is the “fruit” of righteousness • “the wise” wins souls • One who wins souls is wise for doing so • One who wins souls must be wise to do so Proverbs 11:30

  4. “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise “ (Proverbs 11:30). “The Fruit of the Righteous Is A Tree of Life, and He Who Wins Souls Is Wise” 2 Important Biblical Principles Righteousness & Winning Souls • Christ’s death 2Cor.5:21 • The nature if the Kg. of God Rm.14:17; 2Pet.3:13 • The unrighteous denied entrance to the Kg. 1Cor.6:9 • The righteous are debtors to others • Psa. 51:12-13 • Rom.1:14 Proverbs 11:30

  5. “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise “ (Proverbs 11:30). “The Fruit of the Righteous Is A Tree of Life, and He Who Wins Souls Is Wise” Righteousness “The righteousness of God” • Revealed in the gospel (Rm.1:16-17) • Received through faith (Rm.1:16-17; 4:3) • By grace through forgiven (Rm.3:24-25) • Lead to life (Rm.6:23) • Permits conditions (Gen.6:8; Tit.3:5) Proverbs 11:30

  6. “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise “ (Proverbs 11:30). “The Fruit of the Righteous Is A Tree of Life, and He Who Wins Souls Is Wise” Titus 3:4-5 4 But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, He saved us Not by works of righteousness that we have done • According to His mercy • By washing of regeneration… • Baptism Proverbs 11:30

  7. “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise “ (Proverbs 11:30). “The Fruit of the Righteous Is A Tree of Life, and He Who Wins Souls Is Wise” Righteousness “The righteousness of God” • Revealed in the gospel (Rm.1:16-17) • Received through faith (Rm.1:16-17; 4:3) • By grace through forgiven (Rm.3:24-25) • Lead to life (Rm.6:23) • Permits conditions (Gen.6:8; Tit.3:5) Proverbs 11:30

  8. “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise “ (Proverbs 11:30). “The Fruit of the Righteous Is A Tree of Life, and He Who Wins Souls Is Wise” Soul Winning • Understands the value of a soul Matt.16:26 • Redeeming the time doing the work of the Lord Eph.5:16-17 • Will receive a “crown of rejoicing” 1Thess.2:19 Proverbs 11:30

  9. “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise “ (Proverbs 11:30). “The Fruit of the Righteous Is A Tree of Life, and He Who Wins Souls Is Wise” Soul Winning Don’t let alibis get in the way! We say... God says... “They won’t come.” “Go!” “We can’t.” “It is our duty to try.” “No one will listen.” “Plant & water; I’ll give the increase!” Proverbs 11:30 “We’re too busy.” “This is your business!”

  10. “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise “ (Proverbs 11:30). “The Fruit of the Righteous Is A Tree of Life, and He Who Wins Souls Is Wise” Soul Winning • Set your heart on being a soul winner • Pray • Try, try & try some more • Sow bountifully Proverbs 11:30

  11. “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise “ (Proverbs 11:30). “The Fruit of the Righteous Is A Tree of Life, and He Who Wins Souls Is Wise” Soul Winning • Knowledge • An exemplary life • Patience • A sense of urgency • Meekness Proverbs 11:30 • Conviction

  12. “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise “ (Proverbs 11:30). “The Fruit of the Righteous Is A Tree of Life, and He Who Wins Souls Is Wise” 2 Important Biblical Principles Righteousness & Winning Souls Proverbs 11:30

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