1. Wisdom can be gained by considering the harsh realities of life (v. 1-4) A. Because life ends in death for all people (v. 2) (Heb 9:27) B. Because sorrow can end in gladness for people (v. 3) 2. Wisdom provides helpful guidance for life (v. 5-10) A. Wisdom leads to receiving the correction of the wise (v. 5-6) (Prov 12:1) B. Wisdom opposes injustice and oppression (v. 7) C. Wisdom leads to diligent perseverance (v. 8) D. Wisdom avoids hasty and unrelenting anger (v. 9) E. Wisdom focuses on the realilties of the present (v. 10) 3. Wisdom brings meaningful gain in life (v. 11-12) A. Wisdom makes an inheritance good (v. 11) B. Wisdom provides real security (v. 12) 1. Security of eternal life 2. Only God, through Jesus, satisfies 4. Wisdom recognizes God's purpose for the harsh realities of life (v. 13-14) A. He is sovereign over the harsh realities of life (v. 13) B. He calls us to consider Him through all the realities of life (v. 14)
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