Throughout Proverbs, Solomon uses powerful contrasts to reveal the difference between two opposing ways of life. With one simple word, “but,” Scripture draws a clear line between wisdom and foolishness, righteousness and wickedness, and diligence and laziness. As we examine these comparisons, we are challenged to consider not only the choices we make but also the character those choices reveal. In the last message of our series "Real Characters", we will examine two contrasting characters found throughout Proverbs: the froward and the righteous. Through their differences, we will see how the condition of the heart influences the direction of a person’s life and their relationship with God.