Pastor Josh again spoke on “Words of Wisdom”, this was part three
Before looking at Proverbs three, Ecclesiastes seven we did see
As there are bandwidths to wisdom, the extremes are dangerous
Josh said it is important that principles of understanding drive us
God’s word was timely when it was given, Ravi Zacharius did say
But it is also timeless in its implications, even for all of us today
Proverbs three verse one says the we are not to forget teaching
And ensure our heart keeps commandments that are far-reaching
Josh said that depth is not in understanding, but in its application
Love, not just pure knowledge, is what leads to wisdom inflation
This then leads to more quality and quantity of life, per verse two
Life and peace will be added to what wise people are able to do
Josh then used a diagram to talk about the spectrum of new to old
Going too far in either direction is actually more foolhardy than bold
One direction leads to emotional decisions that are short sighted
The other leads to stubbornness and legalism that is not excited
Verse three says to let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake
Because from relationships, wisdom into our hearts we can take
The wise man can find favour and good success, per verse four
In the sight of God as well as many other people, that’s for sure
Verses five and six say to trust in the Lord with all your heart
For leaning on your own understanding is not wise or smart
When trust is broken, our hearts can easily become hardened
When trust is rebuilt, love will follow and mistakes pardoned
In order to turn away from evil, per verses seven and eight
Then in our own wisdom we should not give too much weight
For what God and Jesus did for us is what should really amaze
And letting God drive the depths of our wisdom all of our days
In summary, we must combine the new (heart) and the old (head)
True wisdom comes learning to obey God, Pastor Josh then said
Josh again highlighted four steps to help us on life’s wisdom trip
To pray, meditate on the Word, preach, and engage in fellowship
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