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The Way of Peace :: Part 3 :: Wisdom Has Laryngitis! | Ryan Howell :: January 22, 2023
What does it practically mean to follow the peacemaking path of Jesus? In The Way of Peace, learn about the concept of a rule of life and discover flexible and achievable ways to walk this peacemaking path.
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What’s the Issue Anyway?
We focus on ______________________ interests.
We focus on ______________________ interests.
We focus on ______________________ interests.
Peace is broken when our vision _______________ on one interest area over the other.
What Wisdom does Scripture offer us in Balancing multiple interests?
The story of Solomon established wisdom as God’s highest _______________ for Israel’s leadership. (1 Kgs 3:11-12)
_____________ was the fullness of Isaiah’s vision for Israel’s leadership. (Isaiah 11:1-5)
The Spirit of Wisdom is a divine __________ and _____________ for anyone willing to listen. (John 14:15-17, 26)
Way of Peace Commitment Number Two
Listen to _______________: Daily work hard for knowledge then ________ _______ to rewrite the Five Unacceptable Truths
How can I Listen to wisdom in my everyday, normal life?
Be _______________
Develop a love of _______________
Get _______________
Exercise good _______________
Maintain a healthy ___________________
How does this make me a better person and the world a better place?
Wisdom produces a balanced vision for _______ story, ________ story and ________ story.
What is God inviting you into today?
- Consider if my actions reveal a vision too focused on my own interests, the interest of others or organizational interests.
- Choose one Unacceptable Truth and intentionally become more knowledgeable.
- Stay spiritually full by daily engaging with spiritual topics through scripture reading, podcasts or spiritual writings focused on following Jesus.
Thought-provoking questions:
- What are some common ways people experience the tension between interpersonal, intrapersonal and extrapersonal interests?
- Read 2 Kings 3:1-15. What do you find interesting and insightful about this passage as it relates to wisdom? Why do you think this passage became so important to the people of Israel?
- What knowledge do you have that you could use for the common good?
- Which of the five character strengths that grow wisdom do you feel are your strongest? Which do you feel might be your weakest?
- Which of the 5 Unacceptable Truths do you feel you have the greatest perspective on? Which do you feel you need to grow the most in? Which one are you most curious about?
- Why is balance so important as it relates to wisdom and our conflicting interests?