Proverbs: How (and Why) to Apply Wisdom - Proverbs 22:17-21
In Solomon's introduction to the "Words of the Wise," he eagerly invites us to share in the joy of applying wisdom.

In Solomon's introduction to the "Words of the Wise," he eagerly invites us to share in the joy of applying wisdom.
Proverbs 20 gives us a glimpse into our heart by showing the King who will examine it.
Proverbs 15 has a lot to say about our words, but more to say about what our hearts want.
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God's light is divine but it’s also deadly. How can sinners like us have assurance that we are saved when the God of light has no fellowship with darkness? John provides two tests and invites us to examine ourselves so that we might have assurance and joy of being in God's fellowship.
Proverbs 16:16-25 helps us to see the value of the wisdom of God’s words. We need them to get on a path to life and without them, we’ll make our own path that leads to danger. God’s wise words are the most valuable possession we have because they reveal all we need to know about God and how Jesus Christ restores our relationship to him.
In Proverbs 16 Solomon continues to draw us deeper into God's wisdom by showing us the power and nature of the God who makes wisdom work.
It’s easy to be uncomfortable with the idea of a sovereign God who is in authority over everything, but in Proverbs 16:1-9 we see that God in his Sovereignty is the author of our Salvation; that he’s inviting us into a better way: a life lived in response to his steadfast love and faithfulness.
In the middle of Proverbs 14 we get a glimpse into a key theme in the book of Proverbs: relational ethics.
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In chapters 13-14 of Proverbs we see the swirling rhythm of the book and the way in which God's wisdom impacts our thoughts on everything.
In Proverbs 13:6-19, Solomon wants us to be wise in the area of riches, safety and ultimate satisfaction.
In the closing chapters of John we get a glimpse into four scenes which shape our understanding of what it means to follow Jesus.
In an astounding passage to a group of confused disciples, Jesus shares the deep hope and unshakable joy his followers will have after his resurrection.
The bookends of John's account of the Last Supper give us a glimpse into Jesus' motivation and joy that lead him to the cross.
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The Apostle John wants to help his readers have a clear and abiding view of who Jesus is, and the story in John 11 helps the disciples understand all that would follow in the Easter narrative.
Stephen Kasun preaches on the wisdom of Proverbs.
Solomon continues to address the way in which Christians interact with others in.
Watch our most recent sermon in Proverbs for tips on how to get rich quick (and still die) and four principles for gospel generosity.
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In Hebrews 10:26-39, the author models the heart and tone the church is to take with their brothers or sisters who are stuck in unrepentant sin.
After blowing the doors off the Old Testament Temple structure with the gospel, the author of Hebrews shows how we are to approach God: together.
In Proverbs 11:9-15 Solomon turns his attention to the public interactions of the righteous.
In the opening verses of Proverbs 11, we see the astounding comfort of righteousness.
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Our mouths are more than mechanisms for speech, they also communicate our hearts, our habits and our hopes.
As Solomon begins the second section of Proverbs he grounds wisdom in God's provision.
In the conclusion of Solomon's prologue, he uses language to leverage our hearts into the most important decision we can make: Whom do you follow?
Proverbs 7 and 8 hold the song of two women side by side for the wise man to consider.