What practical steps can we take to seek wisdom "hidden in Christ"? The Treasure Map: Colossians 2:3 “in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” First Step: Abide Daily in His Word • Scripture is God-breathed, true, and sufficient. • Regular, unhurried reading and thoughtful meditation expose the treasure. • Supporting verses: – Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – John 8:31-32 “If you continue in My word… you will know the truth.” – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is God-breathed… so that the man of God may be complete.” Second Step: Pray for Wisdom with Expectancy • Ask, believing He delights to give. • Keep requests specific: insight for decisions, understanding of passages, discernment in relationships. • Supporting verses: – James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously.” – Jeremiah 33:3 “Call to Me and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things.” – Ephesians 1:17-18 “That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ… may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation.” Third Step: Walk in Close Fellowship with Christ • Stay consciously connected through continual dependence and obedience. • Fruitful living flows from remaining in the Vine. • Supporting verses: – John 15:4-5 “Remain in Me… apart from Me you can do nothing.” – 1 John 2:6 “Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.” Fourth Step: Submit to the Spirit’s Teaching • The Spirit makes hidden treasure plain, guiding into all truth. • Yielding your thoughts and will opens the door to deeper insight. • Supporting verses: – John 16:13 “When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth.” – 1 Corinthians 2:10-12 “…so that we may understand what God has freely given us.” – Galatians 5:25 “Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.” Fifth Step: Join the Learning Community of the Church • Wisdom grows in fellowship, teaching, worship, and service alongside other believers. • God gifts teachers and friends to sharpen understanding. • Supporting verses: – Acts 2:42 “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship.” – Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” – Ephesians 4:11-13 “To equip the saints… to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.” – Hebrews 10:24-25 “Let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.” Sixth Step: Practice What You Learn • Obedience turns knowledge into experiential wisdom. • Applying truth cements it in the heart and influences others. • Supporting verses: – Matthew 7:24-25 “Everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man.” – James 1:22 “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” – Philippians 4:9 “Whatever you have learned… put it into practice.” Seventh Step: Guard Against Counterfeit Wisdom • Measure every idea against Christ and His Word. • Reject philosophies that dethrone Christ or dilute biblical authority. • Supporting verses: – Colossians 2:8 “See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception.” – 1 Corinthians 3:18-19 “The wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.” – Proverbs 1:7 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.” A Closing Reminder Treasures of wisdom remain safely stored in Christ, yet He welcomes persistent seekers. By abiding in Scripture, praying in faith, walking with Christ, relying on the Spirit, participating in the church, obeying promptly, and guarding against error, believers uncover and enjoy the riches already theirs in the Savior. |
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