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?

1. Consider if my actions reveal a vision too focused on my own interests, the interest of others or organizational interests.
2. Choose one Unacceptable Truth and intentionally become more knowledgeable.
3. Stay spiritually full by daily engaging with spiritual topics through scripture reading, podcasts or spiritual writings focused on following Jesus.

Thought-provoking questions:

1. What are some common ways people experience the tension between interpersonal, intrapersonal and extrapersonal interests?
2. 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?
3. What knowledge do you have that you could use for the common good?
4. Which of the five character strengths that grow wisdom do you feel are your strongest? Which do you feel might be your weakest?
5. 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?
6. Why is balance so important as it relates to wisdom and our conflicting interests?