We conclude our Proverbs series by considering the exemplary life of the Proverbs 31 woman. In her life, we find the culmination of wisdom. We see this expressed in three specific ways: 1) she is diligent, 2) she is dignified, and 3) she is praised. And we are challenged to respond by: 1) trusting in the wisdom of Christ and 2) praising the wisdom of his church.

We continue our series in Proverbs by considering the theme of counsel or advice. We will never flourish in God's world under God's rule if we neglect wise counsel in our life. In this sermon we consider four qualities for wise counsel: 1) wise counsel vanishes in isolation, 2) wise counsel flourishes in community, 3) wise counsel engages the heart, and 4) wise counsel flows from God's word.

Conflict is unavoidable and God has called the church to be a people who walk wisely through conflict. If we're going to do that there are four postures to avoid: 1) A greedy-heart, 2) a slanderous-heart, 3) a scoffing-heart, and 4) a contentious-heart. We also find two practices to apply: 1) we need to stay out of unnecessary conflict and 2) we need to proceed slowly of necessary conflict.

In this sermon, we consider the theme of generosity and stinginess. In Proverbs there are two ways we see the wisdom of generosity: 1) The generous are sincere and selfless, 2) The generous are blessed and well-cared for. And if we're going to flourish in God's world, under God's rule we must practice generosity.