Proverbs, Wisdom, & Living God's Way with Sarita Lyons

Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Dr. Sarita Lyons to dive into the book of Proverbs and have a conversation about wisdom. Wisdom provides us with the skills we need to live life successfully on God’s terms and is the application of God’s truth to our hearts.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What is wisdom, and why do we need it?
• What does the book of Proverbs teach us about wisdom? What does it teach us about what it means to be God's people and live in his world?
• Are wisdom and information the same or are they different, how do those two interact?
• Why do so many of us miss the mark when it comes to walking with God?
• What is one piece of wisdom that you've received from a spiritual mother/father that has impacted your relationship with the Lord?
• How do you cultivate wisdom as a disciple?
• How do Proverbs and the theme of wisdom point us toward the gospel?

Guest Bio:

Dr. Sarita Lyons is a wife, mother, speaker, women’s bible teacher, and psychotherapist. She is on staff at Epiphany Fellowship Church in Philadelphia as the Director of Discipleship, and Women’s Ministry. She speaks, writes, and advocates about the intersections of faith, mental health, and justice; as well as women’s issues in and outside of the church. Dr. Lyons is a contributing writer for the book, Urban Apologetics: How the Gospel Restores Black Dignity. She is married to Pastor Mark Lyons and they are the parents of four children Malachi, Sophia, Olivia, and Gabriella. 

Helpful Definitions:

• Wisdom: 
  • Having the skills to live life successfully on God’s terms.
  • The application of God’s truth to our heart; the will, the emotions, and the mind.
    • Our mind: Our thoughts, our beliefs, how we think. 
    • Our emotions: How we feel.
    • The will: How we choose to live, how we behave.
  • Having a reverence or fear of God that compels us to see things God’s way. Looking at all things through the eyes of God and responding accordingly.
• Fools: Some earthly wisdom but reject the wisdom and truth of God.
• Inexperienced: Accumulating the knowledge and believe the truth of God’s word but are inexperience in applying it to ones life.

Reflection Question:

What is one piece of wisdom in Scripture that has changed how you interact with God or other people?

Continue Learning:

If you want to learn more about the entire story of the Bible check out Elizabeth’s new study, From Beginning To Forever.

• Scripture Passage: Proverbs 1-31, 1 Corinthians 3:19-20, James 3:13-17, 1 Kings 3:1-15
• Book: Proverbs: Wisdom That Works by Ray Ortlund
• Book: Teach Thru The Bible Proverbs Study Guide
• Book: Walk Wise - A Study of Proverbs by Amy Gannett

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