In what ways can we "declare" and "establish" wisdom in our daily lives? Verse in Focus “Then He looked at wisdom and appraised it; He established it and examined it.” (Job 28:27) Why “Declare” and “Establish” Matter • God Himself both appraises (declares) and establishes wisdom. • Because we are made in His image (Genesis 1:27), we are called to echo His pattern—speaking wisdom and setting it firmly in place through our choices. Declaring Wisdom: Speaking It Out • Speak Scripture aloud in everyday conversation (Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Colossians 3:16). • Share testimonies of God’s faithfulness (Psalm 107:2). • Offer counsel rooted in biblical truth rather than personal opinion (Proverbs 27:9). • Correct error lovingly but plainly (Ephesians 4:15). • Bless others verbally—calling out God’s purposes in their lives (Proverbs 18:21). • Choose gratitude and praise instead of complaint (Psalm 34:1). Establishing Wisdom: Building It In • Obey promptly when Scripture speaks (James 1:22). • Form habits that reflect God’s order—regular prayer, rest, honest work (Psalm 90:17). • Structure your finances by biblical priorities: generosity, stewardship, debt-avoidance (Proverbs 3:9-10; Romans 13:8). • Resolve conflicts through Matthew 18:15-17, showing the gospel in action. • Guard your thought life—filter media and conversations through Philippians 4:8. • Mentor the next generation; pass on experience (2 Timothy 2:2). • Anchor major decisions in prayer and wise counsel (Proverbs 15:22). How the Two Work Together • What we declare guides what we establish; consistent speech shapes consistent living (Luke 6:45). • What we establish gives credibility to what we declare; practiced truth is the best sermon (Titus 2:7-8). Daily Plan to Blend Both Morning 1. Read a short passage; select one verse to declare aloud. 2. Ask, “How will this verse guide my actions today?” Throughout the Day 1. Look for opportunities to quote or paraphrase that verse. 2. Act on it immediately when a decision arises. Evening 1. Review where you declared wisdom and where you established it. 2. Note one adjustment for tomorrow. The Result “A good understanding wins favor” (Proverbs 13:15), and our lives become a visible, audible testimony that “Christ Jesus… has become for us wisdom from God” (1 Corinthians 1:30). |
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