Doug Fields 009
HOW TO BE A WISEGUY
Discernment/Understanding – Part 3
I. Absence of Understanding
Grade yourself:
| a | Struggle between knowing right from wrong |
| b | Follow the crowd rather than lead |
| c | Don't have real commitments |
| d | Confused on what to do in and with my life |
| e | Unsure of God's plan/will for my life |
| f | Conform to other's standards |
II. Addition Of Understanding
Solomon: "Give me an understanding mind so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between what is right and what is wrong." 1 Kings 3:9
Understanding leads to __________________
"Leave behind your foolishness and begin to live; learn how to be wise." Proverbs 9:6
Real living leads to _______________________
"For the reverence and fear of God are basic to all wisdom. Knowing God results in every other kind of understanding." Proverbs 9:10
Godliness leads to know _____________________
III. Understanding God's Will
1. Check out the _________ of God Key word: _________
2. Check out the _________of God in your heart Key word: _________
3. Check out the _________ of God in your life Key word: _________
4. Check out the _________ of others Key word: _________
HOW TO BE A WISEGUY
Discernment/Understanding – Part 3
I. Absence of Understanding
Grade yourself:
| a | Struggle between knowing right from wrong |
| b | Follow the crowd rather than lead |
| c | Don't have real commitments |
| d | Confused on what to do in and with my life |
| e | Unsure of God's plan/will for my life |
| f | Conform to other's standards |
II. Addition Of Understanding
Solomon: "Give me an understanding mind so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between what is right and what is wrong." 1 Kings 3:9
Understanding leads to REAL LIFE
"Leave behind your foolishness and begin to live; learn how to be wise." Proverbs 9:6
Real living leads to GOODLINESS
"For the reverence and fear of God are basic to all wisdom. Knowing God results in every other kind of understanding." Proverbs 9:10
Godliness leads to know UNDERSTANDING
III. Understanding God's Will
1. Check out the WORD of God Key word : BIBLE
2. Check out the PRESENCE of God in your life Key word: HOLY SPIRIT
3. Check out the DIRECTION of God in your life Key word: PRAYER
4. Check out the WISDOM of others Key word: FELLOWSHIP