Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Subs and Substance Week 5

Doug led the boys in a discussion on "Godly skills for everyday living"

Wisdom:
·         Wisdom is available for everyone.  Young and old.
·         What is the difference between being smart and being wise?
·         The bible says we should we desire wisdom.  Why?  “it is life to the soul”, Prov. 3:21-23.
·         What good will wisdom do us?
o   “Provides Safety and Security”, Prov. 3:23
o   “Provides Peace”, Prov. 3:23
o   “Provides Confidence, Prov. 3:26

How do we get wisdom:
·         Ask God for it.  James 1:5-6.  “God gives it freely and generously.”
·         Apply yourself to the reading and application of the bible.  (Live the way it tells you to.)
·         The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.  Prov. 9:10


What are the benefits of having wisdom:
·         List several benefits of wisdom.
·         Wisdom will help you choose your friends.  The wise man/young man chooses his friends wisely.
·         Not everyone will be your friend, nor will you be everyone’s friend.  God wants it to be that way.
·         True friendships are God-honoring because both people have the same large goals.
·         75% of high school students walk away from church after they graduate and enter college.  Why?  Primarily because of their friends.  Peer pressure.
·         What does a godly friendship look like?  Friends need to be there for one another, stay in touch with one another, hold one another accountable, hold to a higher standard.
·         A godly friend is Faithful and Truthful.

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