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Discretion *Prov.
19:11 *EBC Wednesday Night Bible Study 9~/28~/05
! I. Definition
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Discretion is using wisdom to avoid damaging attitudes, words and actions and to give insightful counsel
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Bill Gothard – discretion is knowing how to describe unpleasant things in a pleasant way.
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A close synonym of discretion is prudent
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Characteristics of a prudent person are:
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*Prov.
14:15 – *they check out information before reacting
b.
*Prov.
18:15 – *they have a desire to learn
c.
*Prov.
15:5 – *they are open to reproof
! II.
Importance of Discretion
* *A.
Discretion is distinguishing right from wrong and choosing right
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*Psa.
112:5-6,9 – *he acts upon those truths he knows
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Discretion is guarding wisdom –
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*Prov.
3:21-24 - *
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Discretion is recognizing and responding to the motives of people
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*Prov.
2:11,16 - *
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Those with wicked motives should be avoided
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Discretion is turning knowledge into wise counsel
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*Prov.
1:2-4 - *
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Discretion is walking in wisdom
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Joseph is an outstanding model of this.
He used discretion in responding to his brothers, Potiphar’s wife, Potiphar himself and in all circumstances.
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*Gen.
41:39 - *
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Discretion is controlling emotions
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*Prov.
19:11 - *
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A person can give great counsel but lack in the ability to control his own emotions
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*Psa.
37:1,7-8 - *
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