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We have been speaking of foolishness and of wisdom for the past month or so. In some cases, we may have been able to see areas where we, personally, are foolish. In this case, we would hopefully address these areas and correct them through the guidance of the Spirit. Often, however, as a fool is prone, we may see these areas, and then turn away, or back, to the things that were illuminated by our the light of the Word and influence of the Spirit.

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Solomon asked, expected to receive, and did receive, wisdom. One of the things that occurred was that much of his collected wisdom was recorded in Proverbs. These are truly powerful, concise sayings that distill essential elements of wisdom. These are bite-sized statements which distill incredibly important truths.

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Dr. Chan encourages us to remain focused on the mission of building the kingdom of God.

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How often do we realize that our own sins are not just our own? That our own shortcomings don’t just affect us? That our own poor decisions cause pain, suffering and loss to others?

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The Word seems to be about as full of information and direction about how to identify, deal with and avoid foolishness as about any other subject. It is clearly central to the writings of Solomon. This is particularly evident in Proverbs, of course.

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Today, I want to begin teaching on the concepts of wisdom and foolishness as taught by the Word of God. It seems that so much of my life is affected by these two contrasting ideas. This came to me as I was reconsidering the words of Paul to the Corinthians recently. It is the natural progression of the proclamation of the Gospel, in fact.

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Over the course of the past month, we have been studying the book of Ruth and have considered the concept and reality of hope. As a reminder, as Christ followers, we do not use the word hope as others might. In most cases, it is a wish, and perhaps one that is pursued under one’s own power. Our Hope is different than this.

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We spent the month of February thinking and studying the ideas of justice, love and unity in relation to the realities of racism and bigotry in our world. We know that the only real answers to these evils comes from the heart of of God. Just as we are inherently evil, unable individually and corporately to build a perfect life, family, society or world because of our flawed natures - our God is the source of perfect love and redemption. All work to see our relationships with one another must begin with a right relationship with God. This relationship is initiated and completed by the Father, through the Son.

Hope in Jesus is the only path we can follow forward. Our hope if found in nothing less than Jesus’ blood and in His righteousness. We dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name. On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand. All other ground is sinking sand.

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Today guest speaker Rick Baker why our only hope for happiness is to maintain an essential connection with God through the power of the Holy Spirit, a committed relationship with Jesus Christ.

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Hope is the path we follow forward. It is the wheel by which we steer along this path. It is the engine that moves us and that propels us. Without hope, we cannot move, and cannot move in the right way.

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