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The difference between a wise person and a fool is not intelligence or how much a person knows, but the willingness to receive truth, instruction, and correction. Ignorance can be corrected through learning, but the fool rejects the very knowledge that could make him wise. Believing falsehoods corrupts understanding and leads to foolish decisions, while the wise seek truth, examine what they hear by the Word of God, and willingly receive correction. A fool often reveals his foolishness through a multitude of words, speaking more than he listens, while the wise exercise restraint and demonstrate meekness and sound judgment. Ultimately, a person's walk speaks louder than his words. True wisdom is not merely knowing or professing what is right, but obeying the truth and living in a way that is pleasing to God.

In this text the wisdom of God in Solomon continues to be displayed as he begins to plan for building the temple.

Remaining faithful to Christ can cost us approval, comfort, friendships, and opportunities. In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins draws lessons from the Protestant Reformation to explain biblical courage and a conscience governed by Scripture. Working through Acts 5:29, Proverbs 29:25, and other passages, Dave considers the fear of man, the pressure to compromise, and the difference between conviction and stubbornness. He explains why Christian courage includes humility, gentleness, repentance, and wisdom about which disagreements require a firm response. Listeners are encouraged to practice faithfulness in everyday life and to look to Jesus Christ, whose finished work and resurrection give His people confidence when obedience becomes costly. For more from Contending for the Word, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-podcast/

The sermon centers on the transformative goal of consistently doing what pleases God the Father, modeled by Jesus' declaration that He does nothing of Himself but only what the Father has taught Him. Drawing from John 8:28–29, it emphasizes four essential practices: surrendering self-will through daily commitment to God's will, seeking divine instruction through consistent engagement with Scripture, trusting in God's constant presence as a source of strength and comfort, and making decisions rooted in biblical truth rather than worldly wisdom. The message calls believers to pursue a life of intentional obedience, not perfection, but progressive alignment with God's purposes. It is both a pastoral invitation and a spiritual challenge, urging daily reliance on God's Word and Spirit to shape choices and character. Ultimately, the goal is not self-achievement but a life increasingly conformed to the Father's will through faithfulness and dependence.

With this final direct reference to "the slothful" in this expository study of this book, we review The Twelve Proverbs For Sloths as found in the Book of Proverbs. Also Reference: Ecclesiastes 1:9, Proverbs 12:24, 12:27, 15:19, 18:9, 19:15, 19:24, 21:25, 24:30-32, 22:13, 26:13, 26:14, 26:15 https://bbfohio.com

Ecclesiastes 7:11-12

How does a young couple build a healthy marriage, homeschool their children, run a landscaping business, and raise a godly family with their hands so full? Today on Fastened Like Nails, Richard and Amber Lang share their story and the lessons they've learned along the way. Drawing from personal experience and testimonies, they offer insight into what it takes to shape a family that follows the Lord wholeheartedly. But it's no easy task! Tune in to hear how the power of forgiveness and the truth of God's Word can guide a family along the path of life.