Time to Live in Wisdom

Main Point:  Every one of us needs God’s wisdom so we can make good decisions and avoid the painful consequences of poor choices.  Apply God’s wisdom in your life.  It’s Time to Live in Wisdom.

Foundation Scripture:  Proverbs 1:1-7.  The fear of the Lord is where wisdom begins.

To fear God means to have the proper respect, reverence and awe for him.

Applying Wisdom:

• Fear God.  Proverbs 3:5-7.  Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil.
  • To trust in your own wisdom and understanding is a statement of Pride.
  • To seek God’s wisdom through the Holy Spirit is a statement of Humility
• Be humble.  James 4:6. 
• God sets himself against the proud, but shows favor to the humble.
  • Proverbs 16:19.  It is better to be humble among the poor than to live selfishly and proud with the rich.
• Value knowledge and understanding.  Proverbs 8:33. 
  • Knowledge is knowing what to do.  Understanding is knowledge applied appropriately.  Wisdom is knowing when to apply your knowledge appropriately.
• Treat others well.  Proverbs 11:17.  The merciful man doeth good to his own soul.
  • Don’t be kind only when it is convenient for your own self-interest.  Be kind just to be kind.  It’s all about Love.
  • Proverbs 19:17.  Especially be kind to those in need.
• Be willing to work.  Proverbs 6:10-11.  Don’t be afraid of hard work.   This is the key to avoiding poverty.
  • Working hard honor the Lord.
• Choose good friends.  Friends have the ability to influence for good or for bad so find good friends.
  • Proverbs 22:24-25.  Do not be friends with an angry or furious man because you may learn unwise ways.
  • 2 Corinthians 6:14.  Do not be unequally yoked with non-believers.
    • Does not mean don’t be friendly to all.  This means don’t form an unbreakable bond with unbelievers.
• Avoid strife.  Proverbs 20:3.  Avoiding strife is wise.  Fools love to quarrel.
  • Living in strife and quarrel takes up a lot of energy.  Use your energy for wisdom and Love.

Summary:

• Time to Live in Wisdom
• Living according to the Word of God is the best life you can ever live.