“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 “ (Proverbs 11:30).

I. An Extreme InterpretationRighteousness yields life and violence (wickedness) kills1. Start with the assumption that the writer

wishes to teach by contrasting statements (v.27 c.f v.25)

2. Interpret “wins souls” as “takes life” (1Kgs. 19:4 c.f. Gen. 24:67)

3. Change “wise” to “violent”

“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 “ (Proverbs 11:30).

I. An Extreme InterpretationRighteousness yields life and violence (wickedness) kills

“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 “ (Proverbs 11:30).

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 soulsOne who wins souls is wise for doing soOne who wins souls must be wise to do so

“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 “ (Proverbs 11:30).

Righteousness & Winning Souls

2 Important Biblical Principles

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

“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 “ (Proverbs 11:30). 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)

“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 “ (Proverbs 11:30).

Not by works of righteousness that we

have done

He saved us

According to His mercy• By washing of

regeneration…

Baptism

Titus 3:4-54 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,

“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 “ (Proverbs 11:30). 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)

“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 “ (Proverbs 11:30). 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

“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 “ (Proverbs 11:30). Soul Winning

Don’t let alibis get in the way! God

says...We say...“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!”

“We’re too busy.” “This is your business!”

“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 “ (Proverbs 11:30). Soul Winning Set your heart on being a soul winner Pray

Sow bountifully

Try, try & try some more

“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 “ (Proverbs 11:30). Soul Winning Knowledge

An exemplary life

A sense of urgency

Patience

Meekness Conviction

“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 “ (Proverbs 11:30).

Righteousness & Winning Souls

2 Important Biblical Principles