Proverbs 3:1-10

Proverbs 2 = James 1:5-8; Psalm 1; Matthew 7:13-27

Proverbs 2:15-19 = Proverbs 5-7 (Nov. 13th sermon)

3:1-2

-Understanding the "Results" of Wisdom

-Job, Jesus, James

-Peace/Shalom

3:3-4

-Wisdom focuses us on God and Others

3:5-6

Faith versus Wisdom?

-Faith says, this isn’t the end of the story, so trust Him

-Wisdom says, God’s in control, so obey Him

Goal- bold confidence in a perfectly wise and completely faithful God

3:7-8

-Health

3:9-10

-Wealth

What should we do when faith and wisdom seem to clash?

-Define Faith and Wisdom carefully

-Seek the Discernment of the Holy Spirit through Scripture and through the

Church

-Avoid being swayed by short-term, selfish motives

-Focus on Daily Faithfulness and Caring for Others

-Take Responsibility for Actions

-Find Stability in God’s Character and the Victory of Christ