Listen "James 3:17 | Character - What Proverbs Says"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn James 3:17, we are given a portrait of wisdom that is not merely intellectual, but deeply moral and relational—marked by purity, peace, gentleness, openness to reason, mercy, good fruit, impartiality, and sincerity. This character-based wisdom is the same wisdom championed throughout Proverbs, which opens with a call to fear the Lord as the beginning of knowledge (1:7) and wisdom (9:10), framing the entire book around the central tension of two paths: the way of the wise and the way of the foolish. The Proverbs—whether from Solomon, the wise, Agur, or King Lemuel—consistently point to the fear of the Lord as the foundation for godly character. Integrity secures and guides; peace flows from humility and restraint; truth and humility make us open to reason; mercy overcomes vengeance; and sincere love covers offenses and brings blessing. True wisdom is not just about what we know but who we are becoming—a life formed by the fear of the Lord and shaped by the character of Christ.You can join us on Sunday mornings at 11 AM for worship. We are located at 8911 3rd Street Road, Louisville KY 40272.
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