“Shaken, Not Deterred” Pastor Greg Mansur July 19, 2015

James 1:5-8

The Proverbs of the New Testament

The trials of life create a plea for wisdom, which produces a stability in our faith.

1.The Source of Wisdom - A Generous God

1.The Source of Wisdom - A Generous God - A Loving God

Matthew 7:9-11 “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!”

1.The Source of Wisdom 2.The Securing of Wisdom - A Humble Heart

Proverbs 8:13 – “To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.” Proverbs 11:2 – “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” Proverbs 13:10 – “Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.” Proverbs 16:18 – “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”

Jeremiah 29:11-13

1.The Source of Wisdom 2.The Securing of Wisdom - A Humble Heart - A Believing Heart

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

1.The Source of Wisdom 2.The Securing of Wisdom 3.The Stability of Wisdom - A Single Focus

Matthew 14:22-23

1.The Source of Wisdom 2.The Securing of Wisdom 3.The Stability of Wisdom - A Single Focus - A Solid Foundation

Matthew 7:24-27

The trials of life create a plea for wisdom, which produces a stability in our faith.

1.The Source of Wisdom 2.The Securing of Wisdom 3.The Stability of Wisdom