Pastor Matt reminded us that having great life circumstances (like wealth, fame, power, beauty) is nowhere near as important as having wisdom. Earthly accomplishments have temporal value; wisdom has eternal value.
MY STORY
Describe the period or event in your life where you discovered your unique voice.
WHAT DOES GOD WANT US TO HEAR?
Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice? On the heights beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand; beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud ....
Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.
Proverbs 8
What does Solomon say has significance, but far less value than wisdom?
What voices, besides wisdom, would be calling out to Solomon's original readers?
What are some of those compelling voices today?
What are the life-changing consequences of embracing wisdom? Of not taking wisdom seriously?
What does God want us to hear? What are some of the more factual "takeaways" from this passage for you?
WHAT DOES GOD WANT US TO DO?
What are some of the legitimate desires that many people pursue in this life?
How can wisdom pave the way for accomplishing or acquiring those things?
How does wisdom help us to understand the temporal and fleeting existence of those earthly pursuits—even though they can serve a good purpose in our lives?
In what sense is wisdom one of the only things we can take with us into the age to come? What will we be required to leave behind?
What does God want us to do? What are some hypothetical, but practical, ways to apply this chapter from Proverbs?
WHAT DOES GOD WANT ME TO DO?
What are some of the compelling voices in your life for which you should turn down the volume?
Pick a specific area of your life (relationships, vocation, finances, health, etc.) where you can apply the wisdom of God right now – and then go take a first, small step toward that goal.
What does God want ME to do? What is the personal application and action step God is calling you to take in the coming week?
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