052211 Blessed Are the Wise

8/6/2019 052211 Blessed Are the Wise

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10 Choose my instruction instead of silver,

knowledge rather than choice gold,11 for wisdom is more precious than rubies,

and nothing you desire can compare with

her.


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32"Now then, my sons, listen to me;

blessed are those who keep my ways.33Listen to my instruction and be wise;

do not ignore it.34 Blessed is the man who listens to me,

watching daily at my doors,

waiting at my doorway.35 For whoever finds me finds life

and receives favor from the Lord.36 But whoever fails to find me harms himself;

all who hate me love death."


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Wisdom

is the art of living skillfully in whatever actual

conditions we find ourselves in.(E. Peterson, The Message)

is the knowledge and the ability to make the right

choices at the opportune time.

(Vines Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words)


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King Solomon makes a wise ruling


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The Tangram

-Dissection puzzle

-Originated in

China

- (literally,

seven boards of

skill)

- Also known as

The Seven Pieces

of Cleverness


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The Tangram

-Dissection puzzle

-Originated in

China

- (literally,

seven boards of

skill)

- Also known as

The Seven Pieces

of Cleverness


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"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of

wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is

understanding. Prov 9:10 NIV

How does a man become wise? The first step

is to trustandreverence the Lord! Prov 1:7

TLB


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How?

To fear the Lord is to hate evilProv.8:13 NIV


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a wise person will listen and continue to

learn Prov 1:5a GWT

the wise man also may hear and increasein learning, and the man of understanding

acquire skill Prov. 1:5a RSV

Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser

still; teach a righteous man and he will add to

his learning. Prov 9:9 NIV


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Question:


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Ifthe

arrows of

your life aremoving

inward, then

you are in the

process of

dying.


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Ifthe

arrows of

your life aremoving

outward,

then you are

developing.


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And Jesus grew in wisdom (intellect) and

stature (physical), and in favor with God

(spiritual) and men (social).Luke 2:52 NIV


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1. Read, read, read!

2. Enroll in continuing education

courses.

3. Hone your craft.


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1. Adopt a healthy lifestyle balanced

diet, exercise, get enough sleep.

2. Keep a positive outlook avoid toxicthoughts.

3. Know your stressors and learn how to

manage them.


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1. Widen your social circle.-Do you have friends in different age groups?

2. Do not completely detach yourselves

from unbelievers. Even Jesus socialized

with sinners. (Isolation vs. Insulation)-Do you have any unsaved friends?


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1. Do the EPHOD 10 point plan. Daily Bible reading

Weekly Scripture Memorization Sunday School/Worship

Weekly Carecell

Devotional Journal

Pray & Fast One Meal Each Week

Sharing & Witnessing Jesus

Tithes and Offering

Daily Prayer &Worship Time

Take Notes inAll Services


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Rehoboam listened to bad counsel.


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Jehoshaphat sought good (godly) counsel.


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To evaluate if an advice is good or not, ask if it is:


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He who walks with the wise grows wise,but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Prov.13:20 NIV


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Protection (Prov.2:12-22)

Long life

Prosperity (Prov.8:18-21) Favor of God (Prov.8:35) Prov.3:1-4, 13-18

Favor with man

Good reputation

Peace (Prov.3:17, 23-26)


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