Unlock the Door: Lady Wisdom vs. Lady Folly | Proverbs 9

Proverbs 9 puts two voices on the highest point of the city—Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly—each inviting us in. Pastor Scott unpacks the inward posture (humble/teachable vs. proud/mocking) and the outward call (prepared, life-giving vs. impulsive, taking), then shows how the chapter ultimately points to Jesus—the wisdom of God—who gives life.

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1–18; key verse v.10
Big Idea: Wisdom begins with humble, God-fearing teachability; folly begins with pride. Two invitations, two meals, two ends—life or death.

Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome & setup: Why Proverbs 9 matters
01:49 Pastoral prayer: Asking for the Spirit’s work
03:11 Full reading of Proverbs 9
05:36 Two women, two ways: Wisdom & Folly personified
05:59 The two dynamics: outward call & inward posture
06:28 What is a “mocker”? The closed heart explained
08:27 The wise receive correction—and grow
10:04 “Ignorance of the experts”: the danger of being unteachable
10:24 Don’t crown yourself an expert: keep the door open
10:58 Gospel humility: why Christianity starts with “I need help”
12:28 “Fear of the LORD” (v.10): the beginning of wisdom
13:28 Outcomes: wisdom rewards; mockery isolates and harms
14:14 Heart check recap: humble learner vs. self-assured fool
14:40 The outward call compared: same invite, different ends
15:24 Striking similarities: location, language, and a meal
19:35 Differences (1): Lady Wisdom’s house—order, preparation, purpose
21:58 Team, table, and readiness: Wisdom’s way to impart life
23:19 Aim of wisdom’s invitation: “Leave simple ways and live”
24:17 Differences (2): Lady Folly—unruly, undisciplined, knows nothing
25:31 Impulse marketing: lazy invitation, distracted hearts
26:52 Taking vs. giving: secrecy, theft, and the path to death
27:39 Endgame: one way to life, one way to the grave
27:57 Two paths, many metaphors: roads & houses
29:07 Jesus as the Wisdom of God: planned, faithful love
30:11 God’s covenant plan: invitations sent through His people
31:21 Testimonies & providence: attention to detail in your story
32:14 Choose your foundation: wide vs. narrow; sand vs. rock
32:59 Call to humility: become a giver who imparts life
33:27 Simple invitation: Come to Jesus
33:36 Closing prayer & response

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