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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I particularly love to preach the gospels. But I have to tell you this: slower is better than faster, because I don’t want to miss anything. One of my deepest regrets in life is that I have learned certain things about Christ through my study of Scripture, but I lack the time or opportunity to share those insights with others. And just so you know, I never study the Bible to make a sermon; I study the Bible to understand it. Once I have understood it, I usually come up with something to say. But what comes out of that sermon might be a tenth of what I have come to understand. But it’s one of the frustrations. Now, when you’re thinking about finding a church and where its focus should be, think about this: a church that is consumed with the glory of God and the majesty of Christ is really going to be a wholesome, healthy, holy place. Therefore, finding a church that exalts the Scripture is crucial. Not a church where somebody’s thoughts are punctuated with Bible verses. Psalm 138:2 says, “God has exalted His Word above His name.” Jesus said, “We live by every word that comes out of the mouth of God.” You need to be in an environment that proclaims and explains God's Word. Nothing is more powerful than Scripture. And when you understand the meaning of Scripture, you have just tapped into the most powerful truth in the universe. It makes no sense to be in any place where the Word of God is not proclaimed. In other words, that would be nonsense. 1 Timothy 3:13 says, “The church of the living God is the pillar and support of the truth.” But the world is full of lies because Satan is the father of lies. He fathered them in the garden. So there must be some place where you can go and hear the truth. Not man’s ideas, not man’s opinions, not man’s insights, but the truth, and nothing but the truth. As a pastor, I see myself as a channel through which the truth of God can flow. Every opportunity for me, whether it’s at the college, or the seminary, or Grace to You, or Grace Church, is the same. It’s about divine truth. And divine truth is what energizes me. Divine truth is what’s been deposited to me. It’s a treasure that I have to guard, and it’s a message I have to proclaim, and I’m accountable to God for doing it. But it’s not something I do reluctantly. It’s something I do passionately. So, when choosing a church, it's important to find a place where the shepherds, preachers, and teachers are passionate about accurately and faithfully proclaiming divine truth. Anything else is a misrepresentation of their responsibility. And when you find a place that teaches the Word, you’ll find a place where doctrine is clear, where holiness is pursued, and you’ll find a place of spiritual authority. All of those are essential to your spiritual growth and God's glory. Repent and believe! GTY.org (91-4) - Fundamental Priorities of a Good Church – 91-4
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