Jephthah
Judges 11
1 Sam 12:11 “Then the LORD sent Jerub-Baal, Barak, Jephthah and Samuel, and he delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, so that you lived securely.”
1. God uses those society abuses.
- Haste leads to rash decisions.
Proverbs 29:20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.
Proverbs 12:18 There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
- Guard your words, they mean something.
James 5:12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear--not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple "Yes" or "No." Otherwise you will be condemned.
- Humility should be honored.
PR 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
PR 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
PR 13:10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.