Tag: Proverbs

Embracing the Theology of Wisdom

In this session, Ken Boa discusses the biblical theme of money, using the timeless wisdom of Proverbs to derive certain principles that will help you understand the value of wealth as well as its limitations.

Wisdom and Wealth

In this session, Ken Boa discusses the biblical theme of money, using the timeless wisdom of Proverbs to derive certain principles that will help you understand the value of wealth as well as its limitations.

Taming the Tongue

The wise person knows three things when it comes to words: the value of speech, the characteristics of good words, and the source of good words.

The Character of the Wise

What are the characteristics of the wise? Ken Boa looks at seven of them through the book of Proverbs: humility, loyalty, teachability, righteousness, godly speech, forgiveness, and thoughtfulness.

Living as Salt and Light

How do you live as salt and light? You must lean into the wellspring of truth, looking to the example of Christ and the fullness of His life.

Fleeing Folly

The first nine chapters of Proverbs introduce the book through ten exhortations. Chapters 5–9 call us to flee from folly, especially from sexual immorality.

Watching Your Words

You can never outgrow the wisdom in the books of the Bible. Proverbs, for example, will challenge us to watch our words and honor God with our lips.

Cultivating Character

You will either judge Scripture according to your culture, or you will judge your culture according to Scripture. We are immersed in chaos in our culture in many ways. But we know that the King is coming, and we need to cultivate character to live in light of that Day.

An Invitation to Pursue Wisdom

The book of Proverbs is intensely practical and applicable even today, 3,000 years after it was written. It teaches us skill in the art of living.

Practical Wisdom

The book of Proverbs is intensely practical and applicable even today, 3,000 years after it was written. It teaches us skill in the art of living.