Parenting by the Book
STUDY 348
Text: Proverbs 28
24 February 2008
Dear Parents,
THE TOPIC OF LEADERSHIP (POLITICAL)
Politics is a part of daily life. We cannot avoid it. Politics ultimately involves the subject of “leadership”.
Like a roaring lion and a charging bear
Is a wicked ruler over poor people.
A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor,
But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.Proverbs 28:15-16
1. Imagery of a wicker ruler
a) A roaring lion
b) A charging bear
c) What the imagery symbolize:-
i) Carnage
ii) Violence
2. Oppression
a) Wicked rulers will ultimately oppress the poor.
b) They will think nothing about abusing their powers to get what they want.
3. How do people end up as “wicked rulers”?
a) They are filled with wickedness in the first place.
b) They lack depth of understanding.
THE GOOD RULER
If you were to choose one quality that you think a good ruler must have, what would that be? Ponder this challenging thought.
But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days.
Proverbs 28:16b
Covetousness is the root of many evils! Blessed is the ruler free from covetousness!
Prayerfully,
Pastor Charlie