The Fool Proof Life

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The Fool Proof Life

Fool Proof

January 8, 2023 • Nate Hilgenkamp • Proverbs 1:1–7

Proverbs is written in order to help us live wisely. We’ll see from the opening verses of Proverbs that in order to grow in wisdom we need to have the right posture and seek out the right person.

1) Wisdom starts with a posture of humility

2) Wisdom starts with the person of Jesus

Fool Proof Counsel

February 12, 2023 • Jonathan Pokluda • Proverbs 14:12, Proverbs 16:25, Proverbs 28:13, James 5:16, Revelation 12:11

Have you ever taken a trip and gotten lost? If so, how did you find your way back? There are two paths in life: the path of isolation and the path of community. As we continue our series, Fool Proof, JP teaches us that isolation, while easy, is extremely destructive, whereas community, while difficult, is where wisdom, health, and life can be found. 1) In isolation we conceal, but with confession we heal 2) In isolation we derail, with correction we prevail 3) In isolation we're distressed, with wise counsel we find success

Fool Proof Words

February 5, 2023 • Dale Wallace • Proverbs 13:14, Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 10:19, Proverbs 18:7–8, Matthew 12:36–37

We know words have the power of life and death yet we too often don’t choose our words wisely. We can have our words change by allowing God to change our hearts and then we can bring life to those around us with our words. 1) Don’t waste words 2) Foolish words bring death 3) Wise words bring life

Fool Proof Conflict

January 29, 2023 • Nate Hilgenkamp • Proverbs 17:9, Proverbs 18:2, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 15:18

Since we live in a broken world, conflict with others is inevitable. The good news is Proverbs has given us direction on how to wisely do conflict in a way that honors God. 1) In conflict, the wise fight to understand, 2) In conflict, the wise fight to be gentle, 3) In conflict, the wise fight to forgive