Praying on Purpose - Living To Gain Wisdom

Introduction:

Living To Gain Wisdom (Psalm 1)

  1. Wisdom comes when we Rise above worldy influence . (Ps 1:1)
  2. Wisdom comes when we Rightly interact with God's Word . (Ps 1:2)

    2 Timothy 3:16 - "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness."

  3. Wisdom comes when we Recognize the alternative . (Ps 1:3-4)
  4. Wisdom comes when we Righteously walk with God . (Ps 1:5-6)

    James 1:5 - "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."

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Small Group Discussion
Read Psalm 1

  1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?

  2. Is there a habit or an area of your life that might be holding you back from living to gain wisdom?

  3. Do you humbly and genuinely ask God for wisdom? If you do or have, in what ways have you seen Him "give generously" to you (James 1:5)?

  4. Is there a particular method of "meditation" that works for you to help you fully comprehend and absorb what God is saying to you through Scripture? Is there any method you'd like to try to implement?

Breakout
Pray for one another!