Church Notes Harvest Bible Church, Gilbert, Arizona 8/26/18 The action of wisdom

THE ACTION OF WISDOM

Worldy wisdom ends "here" on Earth.

The Christian defiency: Wisdom

Wisdom vs Knowledge

Wisdom tears down arrogance and ego, because wisdom doesn't come from us.

James 3:17 defines wisdom.
Wisdom from God: pure, gentle, peaceful, full of mercy, unwavering, without hypocrisy.

If wisdom and knowledge stays in my head, it is not valuable.  Get it from you head, to your heart, & out of your mouth.

Psalms 111:10
The fear of God begins wisdom
The fear of God comes with knowing God
Fearing God is not truly fearing God unless you act on your fear of God.  {obedience}
Even satan knows God, but he doesn't have Godly wisdom

Proverbs 4:5-15
Acquire Wisdom ->  Get understanding. -> "Guard her, for she is your life!"  (her is wisdom)

Evil: Not wisdom, anti-wisdom
Lack of wisdom is actually evil
Wisdom will honor you

Wisdom today: "not following the commandments"
Wisdom today: is preaching a crucified Christ
Wisdom today: is preaching grace.

Wisdom does not end at the grave/cross
Wisdom is not something we have to find
(like in the old testament wisdom was obedience because they did not have jesus.  Wisdom, we already have -the death of Christ-)
Wisdom is being bible-literate

Knowledge: you can know about God but still reject him.
Wisdom: knowing God and being like Christ

Suffering: is valuable

**What is the lesson in my suffering?  When I find that answer will the suffering end?  Or will it just be "okay" because I survived?  Will I be satisfied fully with just knowing that something good came from it?  Will I actually prosper from this pain?  Or will I only get relief once I die?**

At the end of the trial: bring the glory to God.

God shows his light through us all uniquely.  Honor that.  Together we unite perfectly.  "All the worlds a stage, we all have different gifts to help each other, it's up to you to use it"

No more trials in Heaven.

Prayer: Col. 1:9

Is there a method to God's Madness?

James 1:2-4 Testing of your faith produces endurance

The other side: in the end your trial made you shine your light even brighter

"The suffering servant"

The only difference between us & demons is lack of obedience.  They have knowledge, but no wisdom.