Seasons
August 14, 20221) Wisdom
2 Chronicles 1:7
“That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you” NIV
The first step towards wisdom: HaveFOR
Proverbs 9:10
“Wisdom begins with respect for the Lord, and understanding begins with knowing the Holy One” NCV
SOME TRUTH’S ABOUT WISDOM:
- WE GAIN (OR LOSE) WISDOM BASED ON WHO WE HANG AROUND
Proverbs 13:20
“He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm” NIV
WE GAIN WISDOM FROM LIFE EXPERIENCE
We can learn from our own life experience
We can learn from other people’s life experiences
THERE ARE FOR BEING WISE
Proverbs 4:6
“Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you” TNIV
ANOTHER STEP TOWARDS WISDOM:
understand that we’re all foolish in some areas of our life
2) CHARACTER
Character is developed one choice at a time
The true test of faithfulness/character:
Who you are when no one’s watching