Faithful Are The Wounds Of A Friend

God has given us natural means by which our friends and family in the local body of Christ are faithful and gently wound us with their kind and friendly correction.
Proverbs: The Book of Wisdom and Folly

Wisdom is meant for us to use, and folly is what we are to avoid. The dichotomy between the two is great, but they consistently show themselves in every Christian life.
The Alpha and Omega of Joy: Proverbs 14:13

In a world touched by sin, even joy must end in grief. People grow old, children move away, and things fade away. It is a reality that Solomon described in Proverbs, and it is a reality that Jesus chose not to avoid. Thankfully, Jesus’ grief stands at the end of worldly joy and marks the beginning of joy eternal.