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The sermon addresses the inner turmoil caused by unbelief and the human desire to understand the 'why' behind suffering, arguing that peace is found only in trusting the 'who' of God. It defines biblical wisdom as knowing and choosing the best means to achieve the ultimate end of Christlikeness and God's glory, rather than seeking immediate explanations for pain. Using the example of Joseph, the message illustrates how God uses calamity to mature believers and display His infinite knowledge when human understanding fails. Pastor Friesen warns against pride and self-reliance, urging listeners to submit to Scripture as the only reliable source for navigating life's challenges. Ultimately, the central call is to abandon bitterness and embrace meekness, trusting that God sustains and perfects His image in those who rely on Him.

This sermon examines Exodus 35 to illustrate the biblical principles of giving for God's work. The preacher emphasises that contributions must be voluntary, worshipful, and motivated by a heart stirred by the Holy Spirit rather than obligation or pressure. Key themes include the necessity of divine wisdom for both leaders and workers in the church, and the call for believers to give generously out of what they already possess as an act of gratitude for God's provision. The message encourages believers to prioritise supporting the local church and missions, viewing their resources as tools for eternal impact. Ultimately, faithful giving is presented as a natural response to receiving God's grace and a testament to the spiritual vitality of the community.

1. Wisdom exposes the problem. 2. Wisdom can't solve the problem. 3. Only God can solve the problems that human wisdom exposes.

With all the traits of heavenly wisdom we have examined, this one so far has proved the most challenging in my own life. Because heavenly wisdom that is pure, peaceable, and gentle brings with it the ability to be questioned and a willingness to learn that I don't know it all. We find a great struggle in the Baptist world with this very problem. But not just in the Baptist world. The rest of the world deals with this as well. An inability to accept the notion that maybe my way isn't always right, with the realization that His is. That means that if my way and His way clashes, it's my wisdom that needs to change, not Gods. There are three truths I find in this text that must be found in us as believers if we are to ever grow.

Living Beneath the All Sovereign God Proverbs 16:1-9

I. Fear God II. Listen III. Hold Your Tongue

We should always consider the source of everything we believe. Trust God over man every time.

Solomon personifies Wisdom and in so doing prefigures Christ. As vs. 35 says, "Whoever finds me finds life, and obtains favor from the Lord." To find life, find Christ.