50 Days of Wisdom
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Wisdom is a skill in living that begins with fearing God, then progresses to guarding your mind, choosing your companions, controlling your body, monitoring your words, pursuing your work, managing your money, and loving your neighbor. Very simple. But that’s it. And when you’ve done that, you’ve learned wisdom. It’s vital to be taught wisdom. For example, as a father, if I fail to teach my son to fear God, the devil will teach him to hate God. If I fail to teach my son to guard his mind, the devil will teach him to have an open mind. If I fail to teach my son to obey his parents, the devil will teach him to rebel and break his parents’ hearts. If I fail to teach my son to select his companions carefully, the devil will choose them for him. If I fail to teach my son to control his body, the devil will gladly teach him to give it completely over to his lusts. If I fail to teach my children to enjoy speech that is honorable to God, the devil will fill their mouths with filth. If I fail to teach my children to pursue their work, the devil will make them lazy. If I fail to teach them to manage their money, the devil will teach them to waste it on riotous living. If I fail to teach them to love their neighbor, the devil will gladly teach them to love only themselves.
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What’s God’s Will for You?
If you’re looking for the will of God in your life, first, make sure you’re saved. Number two, be sure you’re Spirit-filled. And being spirit-filled is no mystical, strange, far-out, ecstatic experience, as the charismatics would have you believe. It’s the feeding of the Word. It’s simply Christ consciousness, and it comes from inputting the Word of God and living in a manner that the Spirit of God is controlling your life. So being filled with the Spirit of God is connected with the Word and the wisdom of God. The two are inseparable. Number three, God’s will is that you be sanctified. How do we know that? Because First Thessalonians 4:3 says, “For this is the will of God—your sanctification.” That’s pretty clear, isn’t it? That means being set apart, pure, holy, righteous, virtuous, and sinless. God’s will is that we be pure, undefiled, unspotted, and blameless. But what does Paul mean by sanctified? Well, Paul gives four principles. First, verse 3, abstain from sexual sin. This refers to all forms of sexual activity, with the exception of those God permits within the boundaries of marriage between a husband and a wife. Second, handle your body so that it honors God. Have you beaten your body to bring it into submission or subjection, as Paul says? Are you dealing with the flesh? Three: Don’t act like the godless pagans. And how do they act? They’re guided by their glands, their impulses, their lusts, and their base desires. The fourth point: Don’t take advantage of somebody else. People often take advantage of each other, both physically and sexually. Don’t use somebody to fulfill your gratification. So God’s will is that you be saved, Spirit-filled, and sanctified. And God’s will is for you to also be submissive. Not for the government’s sake, but for the Lord’s sake. Why? Because people are evaluating the legitimacy of your faith on the basis of your citizenship. Ephesians 5 tells us that in a marriage, in a family, in a job, and in a government, we learn to submit. We are to be submissive and have the spirit of good citizenship. We are to abide by the principles in our government. The only exception to this rule is when the government disobeys a direct command from God, in which case we must obey God and bear the consequences. God’s will also includes suffering. When we confront the world and they react to our message and our lives, we may suffer. Remember, Christ suffered. And we are not above our master. You see, part of the growth of a mature believer is suffering. 2 Timothy 3:12 says, “All that will live godly in this present age will suffer persecution.” So, we have to face that. We don’t look for that, or relish it, but we’re willing to bear in our bodies the marks of Jesus Christ. We’re willing to be bold and confrontive in the face of suffering. We’re willing to say what has to be said no matter what happens. And sometimes that gets a little scary. So what’s God’s will for you? That you be saved, Spirit-filled, sanctified, submissive, and suffering. Repent and believe! GTY.org (1276) - God's Will Is Not Secret – 1276
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December 15, 2025
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