Proverbs 16:28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
Froward in scripture definition…
Perverse, that is, turning from, with aversion or reluctance; not willing to yield or comply with what is required; unyielding; ungovernable; disobedient.
The froward person is a rebel.
He or she insists on having their own way.  The book of Judges tells us every man did that which was right in their OWN eyes.  Let’s look at a few results of this froward spirit in man.
He soweth strife!  That alone would cause a Godly individual to guard against frowardness.
Next, he seperateth friends.  Some enjoy watching others torn apart by their actions.  Not the Godly man!  Notice now… Proverbs 2:15  Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths:  The froward are not walking in the straight and narrow path of righteousness,  they are walking in a CROOKED path.  Here’s yet another reason to avoid the attitude or appearance of frowardness…
Proverbs 3:32 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.
Frowardness in the life of any man or woman is an ABOMINATION to the Lord!  God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.   Finally…
Proverbs 6:12  A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.  What’s in the heart of the naughty and wicked person will eventually spue out of his mouth!  Here’s where God’s children need to land… Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
This will help us to be found faithful,  never froward!  Amen.
Pastor