SERMON OUTLINE:

“THE WAY OF WISDOM: A GALLERY OF FOOLS”

Proverbs (Various)

Introduction – The Business Man and the Fisherman

“A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth” Proverbs 17:24

A Gallery of Fools

The Simple

The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.
Proverbs 14:5

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The Fool
10 Whoever winks maliciously causes grief,
and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
Proverbs 10:10

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The Mocker

The proud and arrogant person—“Mocker” is his name— behaves with insolent fury. Proverbs 21:14

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The Sluggard
6 Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!
Proverbs 6:6

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Conclusion – What Type Are You?