Notes From Sunday, August 21st, Balanced Wisdom

Here are my notes from 8/21/11. This was part two in the series on Balanced Living from Luke 2:52. It was called Balanced Wisdom.

Introduction-

I. Wisdom defined- Applied knowledge, creative decision making, knowing how to put things together, seeing the big picture

II. Wisdom Exemplified

A. God in creation- Proverbs 3:19

B. Artisans- Exodus

C. Solomon- 1 Kings 3, 10 (Sheba)

D. Jesus- Mt. 12- Sabbath, John 8- adulterous woman

III. What wisdom looks like-James 3

A. Negatively described- selfishness crushes wisdom

B. Positively described

IV. How to become wise

A. Fear God- Proverbs 9:10

B. Pray- James 1:5

C. Study the Bible carefully and freshly. Jesus with Satan- Mt. 4, Lk. 4

D. Look at the big picture

1. Be patient- no quick answers
2. Eliminate selfishness
3. Listen and observe (don’t stop learning)

V. Wisdom and balance- Self Assessment Questions
A. How many people ask for my advice? (Not how many people do I voluntarily give advice to)
B. How have my recent choices, and my major life choices, worked out?
C. Do I think before I act or answer?
D. Am I happy? Proverbs 3:13ff