Craig Smith • Preparing for the Journey • November 10, 2024
Has social
made us socially
?
As a door turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his head. (Prov. 26:14)
• A lack of
– “Like a bad tooth or a lame foot is reliance on the unfaithful in times of trouble.” (Prov. 25:19)
• A lack of
– “Words from a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but a fool is consumed by his own lips. At the beginning his words are folly; at the end they are wicked-madness – and the fool multiplies words.” (Eccl. 10:12-14a)
The greatest investment you can make in a relationship is not your
, it’s God’s
…
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. (Prov. 3:13-15)
Knowledge is
, wisdom is
– “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” (James 3:13)
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wisdom will harvest relational
– “But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such ‘wisdom’ does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.” (James 3:14-16)
He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe. (Prov. 28:26)
•
wisdom will harvest relational
– “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.” (James 3:17-18)
Wise up – take the
– “The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: for attaining wisdom and discipline (instruction); for understanding words of insight; for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair; for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young – let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance…” (Prov. 1:1-5)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts have good understanding. To Him belongs eternal praise. (Psalm 111:10)
