The Wisdom of Surrender
Our Under the Sun series continues as Pastor Matt Destry offers a reminder, encouragement, and some introspective questions about control and surrender, drawing from Ecclesiastes and Proverbs.
We will explore how to lead wisely, address offence, and seek God’s perspective and sovereignty in our daily lives.
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The Wisdom of Surrender: Relationships in Light of Eternity
The wisdom of God is found in surrender, not in control.
Act 1: The Futility of Control in Relationships
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 – “Two are better than one… A cord of three strands is not easily broken.” And, 4:4 – all toil and achievement spring from envy
Point 2: Surrendering to God’s Sovereignty in Relationships
Scripture: Proverbs 3:3-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
Point 3: Wisdom in Relationships – Forgiveness, Patience, and Understanding
Scripture: Proverbs 17:9 – “Whoever would foster love covers over an offence, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.”
Proverbs 19:11 – “A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offence.”
Application:
If we’re not called to control or fix our relationships, what are we called to do? The wisdom of Proverbs gives us three concrete actions:
