Title: Self-Interest Leading To Death vs. To Life?
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00:58 - Self-Interest That Leads to Death vs. Leads to Life
08:45 - Our Honor is in God, No Matter the Circumstances
14:38 - Closing
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Proverbs 7-9
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In this episode of the *Reverberate* podcast, Pastor Jed, Pastor Isaias, and Jason explore the tension in Proverbs between two kinds of self-interest—one that leads to life and one that leads to death. They discuss how Proverbs encourages a godly form of self-interest rooted in the fear of the Lord, aimed at wisdom, and centered on God's glory. This contrasts with a selfish pursuit of pleasure and ease that leads to ruin. The conversation draws from chapters 7–9 to show how to evaluate your motives: Who or what is praised in your pursuit? Is it driven by pride or by love for God? The hosts emphasize that true self-interest aligns with seeking God and becoming more like Christ, while destructive self-interest exalts self and results in sin. They also reflect on how humility, wisdom, and rightly placed honor shape our choices and strengthen our fight against sin. The episode concludes by affirming that honoring God and seeking true joy are not at odds—they are one and the same path.
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