Wise Planning and Providence

Sermon Scripture

Proverbs 16:1–9,33

[1] The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. [2] All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. [3] Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. [4] The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. [5] Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished. [6] By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil. [7] When a man's ways please the Lord,
he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. [8] Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice. [9] The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. [33] The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the Lord.

Sermon Outline

1. Wise Planning is Our Responsibility
2. Providence is God’s Sovereign Will at Work
3. How Should We Plan In Light of God’s Providence?