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Introduction:
Every day we face circumstances that require us to make decisions and choices. Navigating them can be difficult. If we are going to live wisely, we need God’s knowledge and wisdom. The pursuit of Godly wisdom should be a priority of the Christian life. Without God, we cannot make wise choices.
“Wisdom is supreme — so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding. 8Cherish her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.” —Proverbs 4:7-8
God gave us a book called Proverbs to help us understand the value of wisdom and how to attain it.
- The theme of Proverbs is wisdom. It covers all the basic areas of life.
- The main writer of Proverbs is Solomon. He was the wisest person to ever live.
- The nature of Proverbs is pithy. They are short and concise statements of penetrating truth.
This collection of talks will help you wise up and live well and will include:
June 2nd/5th Living Wisely – Understanding Wisdom
June 9th/12th Living Wisely with Decisions – Honor the Grads Weekend
June 16th/19th Living Wisely in Relationships – Father’s Day Weekend
June 23rd/26th Living Wisely with Money
June 30th/July 3rd Living Wisely as a Citizen - 4th of July Weekend
Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 CSB (Old Testament); I Corinthians 15:33 CSB (New Testament)
Today’s Takeaway: The decisions you make today determine your destiny tomorrow.
Week 2 - Decisions
“Don’t be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a person sows he will also reap, 8because the one who sows to his flesh will reap destruction from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit.” —Galatians 6:7-8
This is called the law of sowing and reaping, and it is the most
WHAT ARE YOUR FOUR MOST IMPORTANT CHOICES IN LIFE?
I. CHOICE #1: WHAT YOU WILL DO WITH
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“If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” —Romans 10:9
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“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity.” —II Peter 3:18a
II. CHOICE #2: WHAT YOU WILL DO FOR A
“A man who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.” —Proverbs 18:22
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“I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself. 12I know how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot …” —Philippians 4:11-12a
B. Make sure they are
“Do not be yoked together with those who do not believe.” —II Corinthians 6:14a
III. CHOICE #3: WHAT YOU WILL DO FOR A
A. God
“For David, after serving God’s purpose in his own generation, fell asleep, …” —Acts 13:36a
“The diligent hand will rule, but laziness will lead to forced labor.” —Proverbs 12:24
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“I have filled him with God’s Spirit, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in every craft.” —Exodus 31:3
IV. CHOICE #4: WHAT YOU WILL DO FOR A
“Instruct the wise, and he will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and he will learn more.” —Proverbs 9:9
“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.” —Proverbs 12:1 (ESV)
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CONCLUSION: Are you living wisely in your decisions?
DEEP DIVE QUESTIONS:
1. How can you grow your relationship with Christ this week?
2. Have you discovered what God made you to do?
3. Do you have a coach in your life?
4. What steps will you take this week to make better decisions for God?