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Wisdom

Discerning between Good and Evil

Goal scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Wisdom

Discerning between Good and Evil New Series: Books of Wisdom

Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon

My Focus Today

• Talk a little about what wisdom is
• Present Teaching Points
• n 2 elements of wisdom
• Examine why wisdom is so important
• Wrap-up with a Summation

Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

Wisdom

Discerning between Good and Evil

Exactly what is wisdom?

• It’s a concept or abstraction sort of

like faith; however, even though it’s abstract, its effect is all too concrete.

• Wisdom is a trait or ability acquired through a

process of thought and experience. It’s not something that comes fully developed at birth. It‘s a seed that must germinate in our hearts and minds.

Luke 2:52 NIV “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” Luke 2:52 NIV “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”

Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

Wisdom

Discerning between Good and Evil

Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

Wisdom is valuable wherever it shows up!

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Discerning between Good and Evil

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Wisdom’s value cannot be overstated

Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

Proverbs 3: 13-18 “Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with

• her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches

and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.”

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Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

This looks complicated Can I Go Home Now?

It’s Everywhere!

Wisdom

Discerning between Good and Evil

Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

Deep Understanding Insight

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2 Foundational Elements

Deep Understanding

Exodus 31:1-5 Then the Lord said to Moses, “See, I have chosen Bezalel son

• f Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled

him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills— to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts.

Wisdom

Discerning between Good and Evil

Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

Deep Understanding

It’s not what you know but what you understand!

Wisdom: Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

A Chef A Cook

The Recipe The Idea

• r Need

Ingredients Process Result Ingredients Process Result

Knowledge and skill Wisdom, Understanding Artistry

Creation -- Ex-nihilo

Mastery

Replication by Rote Paint by Number

Mastery

Replication by Rote Paint by Number Distilled Wisdom

Insight

The picture behind the picture

Wisdom: Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

Insight

The picture behind the picture

Plumb the Depths

• f the Circus

Wisdom: Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

Wisdom: Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

Wisdom

Discerning between Good and Evil The Reason wisdom is critical to our spiritual life is because

Voices And Choices

Wisdom

Discerning between Good and Evil Voices and Choices

God One Voice One Choice

Wisdom wasn’t needed Just follow the one rule and humanity would never have to discern between Good and Evil

Wisdom: Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

Wisdom

Discerning between Good and Evil Voices and Choices

Wisdom: Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

God One Voice

Wisdom: Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

Wisdom

Discerning between Good and Evil Voices and Choices

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God One Voice

Wisdom

Discerning between Good and Evil

The Structure of Temptation

Genesis 3:1-7

3 Steps in a successful Satanic temptation

1. A persuasive argument or sales job

• 2. Some lack of Understanding and Insight
• n the part of the person being tempted
• 3. Doubt coupled with consideration and Lust.

Wisdom: Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

Wisdom

Discerning between Good and Evil

Wisdom: Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

Step 1: A persuasive argument or sales job

• Initiate conversation and gain rapport Gen 3:1
• Overcome Objections Gen 3:4

Key Tactic – Undermine the veracity and intentions

• f the authority they are relying upon.
• Offer an alternate truth or pitch focusing on the

benefits but not on any potential consequences. Genesis 3:5 If it works, the persuasive argument or sales job creates doubt in the person being tempted, sets Satan up as the new voice to listen too and leads the target to at least consider a new choice as a viable option.

Wisdom

Discerning between Good and Evil

Step 2: Some lack of Understanding and Insight

• n the part of the person being tempted
• 1. Lack of experience
• 2. Lack of Understanding
• 3. Lack of Insight

Voices and Choices Wisdom: Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

Wisdom

Discerning between Good and Evil

Step 3: Doubt coupled with consideration and Lust

• 1. Lust of the Eyes
• 2. Lust of the Flesh
• 3. The Pride of Life

Voices and Choices Wisdom: Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

Wisdom

Discerning between Good and Evil

Voices and Choices Wisdom: Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

Summation So what have you heard today:

Wisdom has great value and it allows us to walk through the minefields

• f this world.

Though it is an abstract concept, its impact is very concrete. Deep Understanding and Insight are critical to wisdom. We are faced with Voices and Choices everyday and from every

• direction. Wisdom allows us to filter out much of the noise.

Satan’s temptations are myriad but always the same structure. Wisdom is an early warning system that helps us to run the other way. Matching wits with the devil is a waste of time.

Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

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Wisdom

Discerning between Good and Evil

Exactly what is wisdom? It’s a concept or abstraction sort of like faith;

however, even though it’s an abstraction, its effect is all too concrete.

Wisdom brings power, clarity, and freedom to your daily walk. Its value cannot be overstated. Wisdom is a trait or ability acquired through a process of thought and

• experience. It is not something you receive full grown at birth. It‘s a seed that

must germinate in your heart and mind.

Wisdom

Founded on Deep Understanding and Insight

Voices and Choices Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

Wisdom Statutes Artistic Organizational Strategic Practical Biblical Leadership Relational Spiritual Professional Tactical

The Understanding of how it all works, holds together, and the ability to create ex-nihilo or change the game Divine

Of this world Of God Financial Scripture Revealed from above Human Contemplative Scientific Conceptual Visionary

Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14 Voices and Choices

Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14 Voices and Choices

Instruction Understanding Knowledge Commandments Teaching Skill

Voices and Choices Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

Experience Breadth of Mind Truth Statute Reproof

Voices and Choices Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

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Wisdom, Understanding Chef Knowledge and skill Cook Deep Understanding

It’s not what you know but what you understand!

Idea Recipe Ingredients Ingredients Process Result Menu or Request Process Result Artistic Design

Creation -- Ex-nihilo

Mastery

Replication by Rote Paint by Number Distilled Wisdom Covet the relationship and wisdom behind the recipe

Wisdom

Discerning between Good and Evil Voices and Choices

Wisdom: Discerning between Good and Evil -- Hebrews 5:11-14

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