Hello dear friends! "Got wisdom?" This is today's topic and how we can get all of the wisdom we need in order to live as a quality disciple of Jesus. In our seeking of "it" we need to make certain we are pursuing the right kind of wisdom and not filling our lives with toxic wisdom that will poison us, quenching us in our faith.
May we all be wise, for His glory.
Denny
Psalms of Discipleship—(Bible Study) Principle #23, June 18, 2011
Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Key Scripture: 30 The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, And his tongue speaks justice. 31 The law of his God is in his heart; His steps do not slip. Psalm 37:30-31
Core Value: Bible Study
If there were one quality that every disciple of Jesus needs in order to navigate the uncertainties of this life, it would be wisdom. Wisdom comes in a variety of ways: there is “earthly” wisdom, which is totally insufficient for our eternal purposes. Then, there is wisdom from “above” which is “pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere” (James 3:17 ESV). This kind of wisdom is a defining characteristic that we should strive to possess.
And how does one obtain this kind of wisdom and become wise? We find our answers from the Word of God. The Scriptures teach:
• Wisdom will come to those who fear the Lord (have an awesome respect for the Lord) and have a humble, teachable spirit (Proverbs 1:1-7).
• Wisdom will come to those who submit their life under the authority of God’s Word (2 Timothy 3:15-17).
• Wisdom will come to those who surround themselves with other wise people (Proverbs 13:20).
Need to become wiser? There are those who seek to look and act wise and there are those who are truly wise. Will you just look the part or will you be wise? Former basketball coach John Wooden reminds us of this truth: “Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.”
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Principle #23 & Personal Application: The quality disciple has learned to seamlessly integrate the truths of God’s Word into the everyday affairs of one’s life.
• The believer who is grounded in God’s Word will know what to say and how to say it: “The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom”
• The believer who is grounded in God’s Word will know the difference between right and wrong: “And his tongue speaks justice”
• The believer who is grounded in God’s Word will know what to do and when to do it: “The law of his God is in his heart; His steps do not slip”
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
What kinds of things come out of my mouth after I have spent time reading God’s Word?
How can I take what I know about the Bible and make it a vital part of who I am?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, Your promise to me is that my mouth will utter wisdom. I confess to You: my earthly wisdom is grossly insufficient. May the wisdom I utter always be Your wisdom. Lord Jesus, Your promise to me is that my tongue will speak justice. May I always live for what is right and oppose what is wrong. Lord Jesus, Your promise to me is that when the law of my God is in my heart, my steps do not slip. May I always live my life in such a way that my life choices are based upon the truths of Your Word.
The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…
Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service—Evangelism
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