Fear is the beginning of your biggest regret or greatest victory.

Where do you need wisdom?

James 1:1–12 NIV

"WISDOM IN THE BIBLE IS THE ABILITY TO PRACTICALLY LIVE OUT GOD'S TRUTHS IN A WAY THAT BRINGS HEALTH TO YOU, YOUR FAMILY, AND YOUR COMMUNITY."

Mark E. Moore

1. To get wisdom you must ask for wisdom, in Faith.

James 1:5

2. To get wisdom you must learn God's truths.

Proverbs 1:7

3. To get wisdom you must pursue ACTION. 

What is unhealthy in me?

What is unhealthy in us? CONFESS

What is unhealthy in my circle?

What is unhealthy in our Church?

What is unhealthy in our community?

What's the first step?

4. To get wisdom surrender to Jesus and follow/ practice the way of Jesus.

Colossians 2:2-3

5. Wisdom is a gift of the Spirit of God himself. Wisdom is when the Spirit of God animates and engages a person for God’s good. 

Colossians 1:9-10

Fear is the beginning of your biggest regret or greatest victory.

Read Proverbs 1:7 and James 1:1-12

• Share a story of some extraordinary length you went to pursue your current spouse/significant other. The Bible compares pursuing wisdom to pursuing a woman. What does that mean to you?

• Who is the wisest person you have ever met? How did they acquire their wisdom?

• Have you ever feared and loved the same person? What did that look like?

• If we are to fear only God and nothing else, what fear are you holding onto and thus needlessly sacrificing energy, time, and attention?

• If you were to suddenly fear only God, what would you do differently in life?