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Wisdom is not

Wisdom is not. t elling people what to do (the law). ‘Once upon a time….’. Wisdom in stories. Wisdom is not. t elling people what to do (the law) b eing told what to do (the prophets). ‘Once upon a time….’. Wisdom in stories. obey or disobey. make wise choices. Wisdom is not.

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Wisdom is not

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  1. Wisdom is not • telling people what to do (the law) ‘Once upon a time….’ Wisdom in stories

  2. Wisdom is not • telling people what to do (the law) • being told what to do (the prophets) ‘Once upon a time….’ Wisdom in stories

  3. obey or disobey

  4. make wise choices

  5. Wisdom is not • telling people what to do (the law) • being told what to do (the prophets) • exclusively Christian ‘Once upon a time….’ Wisdom in stories

  6. The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an inspired utterance. Proverbs 30:1 The sayings of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him. Proverbs 31:1

  7. Wisdom is not • telling people what to do (the law) • being told what to do (the prophets) • exclusively Christian • intelligence or knowledge ‘Once upon a time….’ Wisdom in stories

  8. Wisdom is not • telling people what to do (the law) • being told what to do (the prophets) • exclusively Christian • intelligence or knowledge • your intuition ‘Once upon a time….’ Wisdom in stories

  9. The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. Proverbs 12:15 The heart is deceitful above all thingsand beyond cure. Who can understand it?Jeremiah 17:9

  10. so, wisdom is • owned and integrated • practical or applied • widely accessible and relevant ‘Once upon a time….’ Wisdom in stories

  11. so, wisdom is • owned and integrated • practical or applied • widely accessible and relevant ‘the accumulated insights of human culture that helps us live well, and avoid danger’ ‘Once upon a time….’ Wisdom in stories

  12. some objections • isn’t order an object of our imagination? OR • doesn’t sin undermine God’s order? ‘Once upon a time….’ Wisdom in stories

  13. As a dog returns to its vomit,    so fools repeat their folly. Proverbs 26:11 'Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.'

  14. some objections • isn’t thinking our tradition is wise arrogant? OR • doesn’t Paul criticise human wisdom? ‘Once upon a time….’ Wisdom in stories

  15. the wisdom of Proverbs • order • blessing • wise • choice • unwise • choice • chaos • trouble

  16. Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6

  17. Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1

  18. the wisdom of Job • order • blessing only ever • wise • choice • unwise • choice • chaos • trouble comes from

  19. the wisdom of Job • order • blessing only • wise • choice • unwise • choice but still possible • chaos • trouble comes from

  20. the wisdom of Job • order • blessing only • wise • choice • unwise • choice but still possible any suffering is a place to know God more deeply • chaos • trouble comes from

  21. the wisdom of Ecclesiastes • order • blessing only • wise • choice • unwise • choice • random • no logic • chaos • trouble comes from

  22. the wisdom of Ecclesiastes • order • blessing God sees & judges, death comes to all, so be wise and obey only • wise • choice • unwise • choice • random • no logic • chaos • trouble comes from

  23. Coming to his hometown, Jesus began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this  wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked. Matthew 13:54

  24. the wisdom of Jesus • order • blessing • wise • choice • unwise • choice • chaos • trouble

  25. Jesus’ wisdom • be a person of character • don’t just avoid wrong, but love and do good • don’t worry or accumulate, think bigger • judge yourself first, not others • be wary of false teachers ‘Once upon a time….’ Wisdom in stories

  26. the wisdom of Jesus • stability • & life • rock, narrow • build on sand, • easy wide road • insecure, • destruction

  27. gaining wisdom • focus on character ‘Once upon a time….’ Wisdom in stories

  28. gaining wisdom • focus on character • read (Bible and other books, inc. history) ‘Once upon a time….’ Wisdom in stories

  29. gaining wisdom • focus on character • read (Bible and other books, inc. history) • ask for advice (God and others) ‘Once upon a time….’ Wisdom in stories

  30. gaining wisdom • focus on character • read (Bible and other books, inc. history) • ask for advice (God and others) • be self aware ‘Once upon a time….’ Wisdom in stories

  31. gaining wisdom • focus on character • read (Bible and other books, inc. history) • ask for advice (God and others) • be self aware • take the next small step in the right direction ‘Once upon a time….’ Wisdom in stories

  32. gaining wisdom • focus on character • read (Bible and other books, inc. history) • ask for advice (God and others) • be self aware • take the next small step in the right direction • think about what you build with, and on

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