Word to the Wise
The Death & Life of our Words
March 3, 2024 • Mason Adair • Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 12:22, Proverbs 28:23, Proverbs 18:13, Proverbs 12:17–22
Our words are SO powerful. Proverbs says that “the tongue can bring death or life.” That’s a pretty bold statement and a powerful reality. Our words either give life or take life. As Christians, we should strive to use our words in a way that gives life!
Direct Your Children onto the Right Path
February 25, 2024 • Mason Adair • Psalm 139:13–16, Proverbs 22:6, Colossians 3:20, Ephesians 6:1–3, Deuteronomy 6:5–7
In Proverbs 22:6, Solomon instructs a parent to fulfill their God-given role to "direct their children onto the right path." This isn't a passive approach to parenting but an intentional one. This message looks to give 3 encouragements for parents found in this proverb as they navigate the incredible privilege and responsibility God has given them!
How to Overlook being Wronged
February 18, 2024 • Mason Adair • Proverbs 19:11, 1 Peter 2:19, 1 Peter 4:12–17, 1 Peter 1:6–7, 1 Peter 2:22–23
In Proverbs 19:11, Solomon encourages us to overlook being wronged. But overlooking offenses is hard to do! This message shares how we overlook offenses is by looking up to God (1 Peter 2:19). God is more than able to invade our tunnel vision and free us to overlook being wronged.
Direct Your Heart
February 11, 2024 • Mason Adair • Proverbs 3:5–6, Proverbs 23:19, 2 Thessalonians 3:5, Mark 12:29–30, Hebrews 3:12–13
"Follow your heart" is a familiar phrase that represents a belief that our heart will lead us to true happiness if we just have the courage to listen to it. But what it really means is “pursue what you desire.” Solomon (and the whole Bible) is going to say that this belief is both misleading and dangerous. He will say, not to "follow your heart" but "direct your heart" towards God. This message looks at 3 biblical ways you can direct your heart towards God.
True Wisdom Begins with God
February 4, 2024 • Mason Adair • 2 Peter 3:9, James 3:17, Proverbs 1:1–7, 1 Kings 3:5–14, Matthew 10:28
The fear of the Lord is having a right perspective on who we are and who God is. If we want to understand the world around us, according to the Word of God in Proverbs, this fear is the foundation of all of our understanding of Him. True wisdom begins with God.