The Pursuit Of Wisdom Is A Mark Of Discernment

Big Truth:

The Pursuit Of Wisdom Is A Mark Of Discernment

Proverbs 2:9-15; 14:8; 16:2; 16:21; 21:2; 22:3; 28:26; Philippians 1:9-11

Bible Verse:

“The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.” (17:24)

“The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.” (14:8)

Proverbs 17:24; 14:8

Big Ideas:

  • Discernment is the ability to see the difference between what is wise and foolish.
  • Discernment values wisdom over possessions and fame.
  • Discernment pursues wisdom even when others do not.

Bible Passage:

Hebrews 5:11-6:1

Influence:

FOCUS: Living In Wisdom

SERIES: Proverbs

The Kneel Year is an exploration of what it means to worship God with our all (Luke 10:26-28) and to use our influence to lead others to do the same. We know that as we pursue a life of worship, we will pursue a life of both wisdom and mission. Throughout this year we will study and pursue the wisdom of God through the book of Proverbs and the mission of God through the book of Acts, and we will learn how both of these things must inform and shape our influence as Jesus followers!

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Every student should know:

  • What wisdom is.
  • Why wisdom is worthy to be pursued.
  • How to grow in wisdom.

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Every student should strive to:

  • Read through the book of Proverbs one time each month.
  • Memorize the Bible verse each week.
  • Repent of the ways they have not pursued God and His wisdom.

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Every student should feel:

  • Love for God who gives all wisdom.
  • Satisfied and secure in the wisdom of God.
  • Responsible to use their influence to live for Jesus alone.

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Every student should want:

  • To fear the Lord and keep His commandments.
  • To live their lives in pursuit of true wisdom.
  • To guard their heart from all impurity.