Title: Fire Always Burns
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01:59 Why Is Following Wisdom Hard?
02:51 Because Foolishness is Sometimes Understandable
03:47 Proverbs Speaks on Two Levels
05:59 Four Examples of Wisdom Patterns
06:40 Example 1: Putting Up Security for Your Neighbor
15:47 Example 2: Go to the Ant, Sluggard
25:53 Example 3: Sowing Discord in Your Community
32:04 Example 4: Temptation and Adultry
38:07 Doesn't Grace Cover the Consequences of our Sins?
38:28 One: The Patterns of Creation Still Exist, So Your Actions Have Consequences
39:40 Two: The Gospel Doesn't Guarantee that Foolishness Will Not Result in Pain
40:14 Three: God is Jealous for His bride
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Proverbs 6
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In his sermon Fire Always Burns from Proverbs 6, Jed Gillis shows how God's wisdom trains us to recognize patterns of life that lead to flourishing or destruction. Proverbs 6 teaches that foolishness often looks attractive or understandable, making it deceptively easy to embrace. Gillis walks through four examples: taking on risky financial obligations, embracing laziness, sowing discord, and falling into sexual sin.
In each case, the text warns that while foolish choices may seem reasonable at first, they always carry serious consequences. Wisdom is not just about following a checklist, but about shaping a heart that can rightly assess any situation through God's truth. Gillis explains that God's commands are meant to protect us, shining light on the lies that temptation offers. Even when foolishness seems appealing or excusable, it still leads to ruin. Through it all, believers can trust in God's jealous, passionate love for His people. His love fights for their holiness and ultimate joy.
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