In what ways can we apply spiritual truths to daily decision-making? Why This Matters Today 1 Corinthians 2:13 says, “And this is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual realities with Spirit-taught words.” That one sentence reminds us that every choice we make can—and should—be filtered through truth God Himself has communicated, not through mere opinion or cultural trend. What the Verse Teaches • Human wisdom is insufficient; spiritual truth must come from the Spirit. • Spiritual truth is clear, objective, and verbally revealed—“Spirit-taught words.” • Therefore, decisions grounded in Scripture share the same authority and clarity God gave when He inspired the text (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Seeing the Big Picture Several passages echo Paul’s point: • John 14:26—The Spirit “will teach you all things.” • Psalm 119:105—“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” • Proverbs 3:5-6—Trust the Lord, not your own understanding, and “He will make your paths straight.” • Romans 12:2—Be transformed by renewing your mind so you “discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.” These verses join 1 Corinthians 2:13 to establish a simple principle: when God speaks, He expects us to translate His truth into action. Translating Spiritual Truth into Daily Choices 1. Confirm the biblical principle. • Search Scripture for direct commands or clear patterns. • Example: Honesty in business—Ephesians 4:25; Proverbs 11:1. 2. Examine motives. • Hebrews 4:12 says the Word judges “attitudes of the heart.” • Ask: Am I seeking God’s glory (1 Corinthians 10:31) or personal convenience? 3. Consult the Spirit in prayer and through Scripture meditation. • James 1:5—ask for wisdom, believing God will give it. 4. Consider the fruit. • Galatians 5:22-23—Will this choice cultivate love, joy, peace, etc.? 5. Seek godly counsel. • Proverbs 15:22—Plans fail without counsel, succeed with many advisers who themselves submit to Scripture. 6. Obey promptly. • John 13:17—“If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” Practical Areas to Apply • Career decisions: filter offers through stewardship principles (Colossians 3:23) and family responsibilities (1 Timothy 5:8). • Financial choices: tithe and give generously first (2 Corinthians 9:6-8), avoid debt slavery (Proverbs 22:7). • Relationships: choose friends who fear God (Proverbs 13:20); pursue purity in dating (1 Thessalonians 4:3-5). • Time management: redeem the time (Ephesians 5:15-17); set priorities that reflect kingdom values (Matthew 6:33). Living Examples from Scripture • Joseph refused Potiphar’s wife because God’s clear command outweighed temporary gain (Genesis 39:8-10). • Daniel chose vegetables and water, aligning diet with covenant law despite peer pressure (Daniel 1:8-16). • Early church leaders tested doctrine by Scripture and the Spirit’s witness (Acts 15:6-21). Key Takeaways • Scripture holds Spirit-taught words, so every decision starts with the text. • The Spirit illuminates, never contradicts, what He already wrote. • Real wisdom looks like obedience—acting on truth rather than debating it. |
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