1. Wisest…
You got One Thing?

2. Wisest…

3. A Tale of Two Feasts!
Proverbs 9:

4. The Invitation to the First Feast Begins Here!

5. 1Wisdom has built her house; she has set up its seven pillars
1Wisdom has built her house; she has set up its seven pillars. 2She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.
~Proverbs 9

6. 3She has sent out her servants, and she calls from the highest point of the city, 4“Let all who are simple come to my house!” To those who have no sense she says, 5“Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed. 6Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of insight.”
~Proverbs 9

7. The Interlude Begins Here!

8. 7Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse. 8Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you. 9Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
~Proverbs 9

9. 10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 11For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. 12If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.
~Proverbs 9

10. The Invitation to the Second Feast Begins Here!

11. 13Folly is an unruly woman; she is simple and knows nothing
13Folly is an unruly woman; she is simple and knows nothing.14She sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city, 15calling out to those who pass by, who go straight on their way,
~Proverbs 9

12. 16“Let all who are simple come to my house
16“Let all who are simple come to my house!” To those who have no sense she says, 17“Stolen water is sweet; food eaten in secret is delicious!” 18But little do they know that the dead are there, that her guests are deep in the realm of the dead.~
Proverbs 9

13. There are always two feasts!

14. There are always two feasts!
(Wisdom and Folly)

15. 1Wisdom has built her house; she has set up its seven pillars
1Wisdom has built her house; she has set up its seven pillars. 2She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.
~Proverbs 9

16. 1Wisdom has built her house; she has set up its seven pillars
1Wisdom has built her house; she has set up its seven pillars. 2She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.
~Proverbs 9

17. 1Wisdom has built her house; she has set up its seven pillars
1Wisdom has built her house; she has set up its seven pillars. 2She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.
~Proverbs 9

18. 3She has sent out her servants, and she calls from the highest point of the city, 4“Let all who are simple come to my house!” To those who have no sense she says, 5“Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed. 6Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of insight.”
~Proverbs 9

19. 3She has sent out her servants, and she calls from the highest point of the city, 4“Let all who are simple come to my house!” To those who have no sense she says, 5“Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed. 6Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of insight.”
~Proverbs 9

20. 3She has sent out her servants, and she calls from the highest point of the city, 4“Let all who are simple come to my house!” To those who have no sense she says, 5“Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed. 6Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of insight.”
~Proverbs 9

21. Those who refuse to admit a wisdom “deficit,” feel no need to attend the feast.

22. (Only those who admit their need, feel the need to attend!)
Those who refuse to admit a wisdom “deficit,” feel no need to attend the feast.
(Only those who admit their need, feel the need to attend!)

23. 3She has sent out her servants, and she calls from the highest point of the city, 4“Let all who are simple come to my house!” To those who have no sense she says, 5“Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed. 6Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of insight.”
~Proverbs 9

24. 7Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse. 8Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you. 9Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
~Proverbs 9

25. “Are you a mocker or a wise person
“Are you a mocker or a wise person? You can tell by the way you respond to criticism. Instead of tossing back a quick put-down or clever retort when rebuked, listen to what is being said. Learn from your critics; this is the path to wisdom.”

26. 7Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse. 8Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you. 9Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
~Proverbs 9

27. 7Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse. 8Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you. 9Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
~Proverbs 9

28. 7Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults; whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse. 8Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you. 9Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
~Proverbs 9

29. those who need wisdom most are the least likely to benefit from it, and those who need wisdom least receive it’s greatest rewards!

30. 10The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 11For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. 12If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.
~Proverbs 9

32. 13Folly is an unruly woman; she is simple and knows nothing
13Folly is an unruly woman; she is simple and knows nothing. 14She sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city, 15calling out to those who pass by, who go straight on their way,
~Proverbs 9

33. 13The woman Folly is loud; she is undisciplined and without knowledge
13The woman Folly is loud; she is undisciplined and without knowledge. 14She sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city, 15calling out to those who pass by, who go straight on their way,
~Proverbs 9

34. 13The woman Folly is loud; she is undisciplined and without knowledge
13The woman Folly is loud; she is undisciplined and without knowledge. 14She sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city, 15calling out to those who pass by, who go straight on their way,
~Proverbs 9

35. 13The woman Folly is loud; she is undisciplined and without knowledge
13The woman Folly is loud; she is undisciplined and without knowledge. 14She sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city, 15calling out to those who pass by, who go straight on their way,
~Proverbs 9

36. 16“Let all who are simple come to my house
16“Let all who are simple come to my house!” To those who have no sense she says, 17“Stolen water is sweet; food eaten in secret is delicious!” 18But little do they know that the dead are there, that her guests are deep in the realm of the dead.~
Proverbs 9

37. 16“Let all who are simple come to my house
16“Let all who are simple come to my house!” To those who have no sense she says, 17“Stolen water is sweet; food eaten in secret is delicious!” 18But little do they know that the dead are there, that her guests are deep in the realm of the dead.~
Proverbs 9

38. 16“Let all who are simple come to my house
16“Let all who are simple come to my house!” To those who have no sense she says, 17“Stolen water is sweet; food eaten in secret is delicious!” 18But little do they know that the dead are there, that her guests are deep in the realm of the dead.~
Proverbs 9

39. Somethin’ to take home.

40. Somethin’ to take home.
Don’t be surprised (or dismayed) when Lady Folly gets “top of the city” advertisement right alongside Lady Wisdom.

41. Somethin’ to take home.
Don’t be surprised (or dismayed) when Lady Folly gets “top of the city” advertisement right alongside Lady Wisdom.
It’s not about the messenger. It’s about the disposition of the one receiving the message!

42. Somethin’ to take home.
Don’t be surprised (or dismayed) when Lady Folly gets “top of the city” advertisement right alongside Lady Wisdom.
It’s not about the messenger. It’s about the disposition of the one receiving the message!
The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.