In Genesis 37 it would seem that Joseph’s life fell apart, but – as events would show – God was in control throughout it all

Looking at Proverbs 24:23-34 we look at what Proverbs has to say about laziness – the best way to waste wisdom

How should a Christian share wisdom with others? The simple answer is with words – but through words used well. From Proverbs we find two first principles

This leads to three practical guidelines

Wisdom is the art of asking the right questions and understanding the implications of the answers that we give – so how do we become wise? The Book of Proverbs has an answer which it reiterates over and over and over, throughout the book – welcome, and be grateful, for correction and rebuke, no matter where it comes from.

Foolishness is portrayed in Proverbs not simply as a lack of intelligence but as an unfaithfulness to the wisdom on which the creation itself rests. It is a kind of adultery.

Before we study the books of wisdom we must understand what wisdom is. The book of Proverbs offers two principles

Micah, who has so clearly foretold both Jerusalem’s overthrow and her elevation, ends with a message of Hope – but a hope that is costly