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Proverbs 24:26

Proverbs 24:26

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Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 24:26, which states, "He kisses the lips who gives the right answer." Martin highlights the beautiful imagery used by the writer of Proverbs to convey the profound value of speaking truth appropriately. He argues that having a mind and heart furnished with divine wisdom, enabling one to offer a fitting response in difficult situations, is as lovely and tender as an affectionate kiss. The sermon emphasizes the marvelous nature of lips that speak according to principles of truth and righteousness.

Primary Texts

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Proverbs 24:26 This verse is the sole focus of the sermon, with Martin analyzing its imagery and meaning.

Outline 3 sections · 1 min

  1. The Beautiful Imagery of Proverbs 24:26 0:00
  2. The Affectionate Nature of a Right Answer 0:20
  3. The Marvel of Truthful and Righteous Speech 1:04

Key Quotes

“He kisses the lips, or kisses with the lips, who gives the right answer.”
“to give a right answer, that is, to have a mouth and a tongue prepared to give an appropriate answer in a given situation, is as lovely and gentle and tender a thing as an affectionate kiss.”
“And because the mind and heart have been furnished with divine wisdom, you give a right answer.”
“A marvelous imagery of what a wonderful thing it is to have lips that speak according to principles of truth and of righteousness.”

Applications

All listeners

  • Prepare your mind and heart with divine wisdom to give appropriate answers in difficult situations.
  • Strive to have lips that speak according to principles of truth and righteousness.

A full transcript is available on the tab. 3 paragraphs, roughly 1 minutes.

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