Mar 21 | The Call of Wisdom

As the more “unified” section of Proverbs comes to a close in chapters 8–9, we hear two voices. They are the voices (and paths) of Lady Wisdom and Madam Folly.

March 26, 2017

Christian Standard

Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

Lady Wisdom, Ben Franklin, and the Marlboro Man

Jay Engelbrecht Your creator designed youÂ to live healthy and well. How can we cooperate with his yearning for our best? Let”s test your knowledge of the book of Proverbs. Three of the quotes below come from Eugene Peterson”s modern paraphrase The Message, while the other two come from founding father Benjamin Franklin. Can you identify the source of each? 1. “Don”t stuff yourself; bridle your appetite.” 2. “He that won”t be counseled can”t be helped.” 3. “When you”re given a box of candy, don”t gulp it all down.” 4. “Eat to live, don”t live to eat.” 5. “It”s not smart

August 29, 2011

Cheryl Frey

Theology & Bible Old Testament

Lesson for Sept. 4, 2011: Pursuing Righteousness (Proverbs 3)

Proverbs 3 points to wisdom as more valuable than gold or silver. Cheryl Frey examines six practical steps Solomon gives for pursuing righteousness, trusting God, and developing godly character.