Wise or Foolish? Proverbs Redefines Friendship | Proverbs

What does real friendship look like in God’s wisdom? In this message, Pastor Zeus walks through Proverbs (and the fear of the Lord) to show how biblical friendship is loyal, truthful, forgiving, and unshaken by gossip. You’ll see why offense is a trap, why we need wise counsel, and how Jesus is the truest Friend who never lets go.

Key themes:
• Fear of the Lord = the starting line for wisdom
• Friendship that’s “ride or die” (steadfast through distance and adversity)
• Outdoing one another in honor (Romans 12:10)
• Vulnerability, forgiveness, and overlooking offenses
• Why we resist counsel—and how wisdom invites it
• “Wounds of a friend” vs. flattery and gossip
• Jesus as our faithful Friend who silences the Accuser

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Timestamps / Chapters

00:00 Welcome, why the Bible is central
00:00:59 What Proverbs is & how it works (parallelism, structure)
00:03:21 Two paths: wise vs. foolish
00:04:50 What is wisdom? Fear of the Lord = reverent awe
00:06:22 God’s attributes → our awe; the gospel bridges the gap
00:07:36 Jesus as Priest, Prophet, King—and Mentor/Friend
00:08:07 Proverbs as principles (not guarantees); stop majoring in minors
00:10:19 From modern sayings to today’s focus: friendship
00:10:30 Friendship begins in God; “I have called you friends” (Jn 15:15)
00:12:25 Justification, sanctification, glorification—Jesus’ commitment to you
00:16:06 Prayer of preparation
00:18:12 What true friendship is (Prov 17:17; 18:24; 20:6)
00:19:08 “Ride or die” defined (loyal regardless of cost)
00:20:45 Stronger through adversity; present in grief
00:21:46 Outdo one another in honor (Rom 12:10)
00:21:51 Vulnerability & total acceptance
00:22:11 Many companions vs. a true friend (Prov 18:24)
00:23:18 Dunbar’s number & realistic circles of friendship
00:24:07 When friends disappoint—and when we do too
00:24:39 Offense builds fortified walls (Prov 18:19)
00:25:26 Offense as a “power drug”: self-righteous high
00:27:14 Covering sin, choosing reconciliation over “being right”
00:27:54 “Why not rather be wronged?” (1 Cor 6)
00:28:20 Best revenge is love (Rom 12:21)
00:29:14 Jesus’ report at judgment: His victory, not your failures
00:30:03 Only Christlike love wins enemies back
00:30:59 Wise words & counsel (Prov 12:15; 15:31; 24:6)
00:31:58 Why we avoid counsel: pride, fear, question-framing
00:33:48 Not shaken by slander; faithful wounds of a friend (Prov 27:6)
00:35:06 How to give/receive hard truth—without weaponizing it
00:36:22 Gossip destroys; stick like God sticks with you
00:36:49 We fail as friends; Jesus never does (Rom 8:38–39)
00:38:01 The Accuser cast down (Rev 12)
00:38:31 Communion call: reconcile, reach out, forgive
00:39:47 Communion explained: means of grace you can taste
00:40:32 “My body, my blood—for you” — respond in worship

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