Category Archives: Wisdom

Knowledge, Proverbs, Relationships, Wisdom

Knowledge vs. Wisdom

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TheresaRiggiKidsIn 1989, Pasquale married Theresa– a pretty straight-A student, good cook, and even taught music and sang. He never imagined her choices would one day destroy their entire family.

 Wisdom is often misunderstood. Many people assume that wisdom is knowledge, but there are many people who have brains filled with knowledge but are still unwise. Solomon understood this truth and that’s why we see wisdom often described in regards to action or lifestyle. After all, you can have all the book smarts in the world, but if the information you learn does not affect the way you live, then it is worthless.

 When we spend time meditating on God’s Word we will be equipped with biblical knowledge so that we can then live our lives with wisdom through the Holy Spirit. In life we are going to make mistakes and do some foolish things and yet through the grace of God we can get up, dust ourselves off and continue seeking Christ. Over time, we can look back and see a consistency in our life that stems from our increase in biblical wisdom. We won’t be perfect, but we will be able to celebrate God’s ability to bring us from point A to point B through the power of His Word and Spirit.

 Life Lesson: A wise person is not considered wise because of a good moment, but because of the consistency in lifestyle choices.

 Unfortunately, Theresa’s selfish and unwise choices ended in divorce, the murder of her children, and finally, the taking of her own life. When faced with choices, pray for and chose wisdom.

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David McGee is the founder of Cross The Bridge Ministries as well as a pastor, teacher and author.  He may be contacted using the form here.

Boldness, Esther, Faith, Wisdom

Faith, Wisdom and Boldness

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WisdomWhen the founders of Hobby Lobby faced the choice of violating their deeply held beliefs or facing millions of dollars in fines, they were thrust into a lawsuit that could change history.

The book of Esther is an amazing book. Esther was also one of those individuals who was given power and placed in a role to change history. Sometimes, we think that following God means random acts of faith. While faith is crucial, we must also remember that we are called to be wise in our actions.

Esther has a hard message to take to the King, but rather than blurt it out at the wrong time, she is preparing herself and the king for the important conversation. People say, “I don’t have to use wisdom, I am using faith.” God gives us wisdom, creativity and intelligence to use. Esther used the wisdom, guided by faith, to bring about amazing results for the people of Israel.

Are you walking in wisdom? Do you consider all the options; make a plan of action for your life, ministry or family time? We all could be more like Esther, intentional in our actions and lead by God’s wisdom. Even today, let’s prepare ourselves for ministering to others and then step out with faith to get it done.

Life Lesson: When we walk in faith, wisdom and boldness, incredible things can happen.

While the ruling from the US Supreme Court in the Hobby Lobby case is not expected until June, one thing is sure: boldly walking in faith and wisdom is definitely desirable for all of us.

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David McGee is the founder of Cross The Bridge Ministries as well as a pastor, teacher and author.  He may be contacted using the form here.