Episode 22
How To Make Better Decisions In God's Will
In this conversation, Christian explores the spiritual gift of wisdom, emphasizing its importance in making decisions that align with God's will. He discusses how this gift transcends earthly wisdom, providing divine insight for personal and collective matters. The conversation highlights the role of wisdom in church leadership, problem-solving, and counseling, illustrating its practical applications through biblical examples and personal experiences.
Takeaways
• The gift of wisdom is a supernatural endowment from the Holy Spirit.
• Wisdom is rooted in God's perspective, offering insight beyond human understanding.
• True wisdom begins with reverence for God, as stated in Proverbs.
• The gift of wisdom aids in guidance and leadership within the church.
• It is essential for resolving conflicts and providing clarity in difficult situations.
• Those with the gift of wisdom can offer profound counsel to others.
• The gift of wisdom promotes unity and understanding within the church.
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Chapters
00:00 Unlocking the Gift of Wisdom
02:46 The Role of Wisdom in Decision Making
06:10 Practical Applications of Wisdom in Life
09:00 Experiencing Wisdom in Action
KEYWORDS:
spiritual gift, wisdom, decision making, God's will, Christian leadership, divine insight, church guidance, problem solving, spiritual growth, biblical wisdom
Transcript
Have you ever wondered how to make decisions that align with God's will even in the most
confusing situations?
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:In this video, we're unlocking the mystery behind the spiritual gift of wisdom, how it
works, why you need it, and how it can transform the way you live and lead.
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:If you're ready to tap into divine insight and see life through God's eyes, stay tuned.
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:Hey everyone, welcome to the Authentic Podcast.
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:My name is Christian and I've been a Christian for most of my life, dedicating myself to
not only studying the Bible, but truly living it out.
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:Together with my amazing wife, we co -founded a Christian nonprofit with a heart for
sharing the love of Christ with the world.
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:Not only am I passionate about our nonprofit, but also teaching God's word and helping
others experience His truth in a
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:powerful and authentic way.
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:If you're ready to grow in your faith, you just happen to be in the right place.
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:Alright, let's dive in.
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:The gift of wisdom is one of the nine spiritual gifts listed by the apostle Paul in 1st
Corinthians chapter 12 verses 8 to 10.
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:It is a supernatural endowment from the Holy Spirit that enables believers to apply divine
knowledge to specific circumstances.
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:Unlike earthly wisdom which is based on human experience or intellect, the gift of wisdom
is rooted in God's perspective, offering insight that transcends natural understanding.
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:This spiritual gift plays a vital role in the life of the church, providing guidance,
discernment, and direction in both personal and collective matters.
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:In 1 Corinthians chapter 12 verse 8, Paul writes,
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:to one there is given through the spirit the message of wisdom.
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:This type of wisdom is not acquired through study or experience, but it is a direct
revelation from the Holy Spirit.
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:is a word or message of wisdom that comes as a supernatural insight, often for a
particular decision or situation.
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:This wisdom reflects God's mind and purpose helping believers make decisions that align
with his will.
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:The concept of wisdom in scripture is deeply tied to the character and nature of God.
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:Proverbs chapter 9 verse 10 declares, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
emphasizing that the true wisdom begins with reverence for God.
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:James chapter 1 verse 5 further encourages believers to
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:Ask God for wisdom, promising that He will give it generously.
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:The wisdom gifted by the Holy Spirit empowers believers to think, speak, and act in ways
that reflect God's divine insight.
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:The gift of wisdom can manifest in various ways, often in moments when critical decisions
need to be made or when navigating complex situations.
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:Below are three ways the gift of wisdom may operate.
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:1.
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:Guidance and Leadership Church leaders often rely on the gift of wisdom to make decisions
that affect the body of Christ.
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:For instance, in Acts chapter 6, when the early church is faced with challenges in
distributing food to widows, the apostles use wisdom to appoint deacons, ensuring fair
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:distribution and unity in the church.
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:The Holy Spirit provided them with the wisdom to maintain integrity of their ministry
while
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:addressing a practical need.
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:2.
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:Problem Solving The gift of wisdom is especially helpful in solving disputes or conflicts.
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:In 1 Kings 3, 16 -28, King Solomon demonstrated extraordinary wisdom when he resolved the
dispute between two women claiming to be the mother of the same child.
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:This biblical example illustrates how the gift of wisdom can bring clarity
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:to difficult situations, revealing a solution that would not be apparent through human
reasoning alone.
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:And number three, counseling and encouragement.
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:Those with the gift of wisdom are often able to provide profound counsel to others,
helping individuals navigate personal challenges or spiritual dilemmas.
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:This form of wisdom is practical and provides steps toward growth.
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:healing or understanding.
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:It comes not only as advice but as divinely inspired guidance that helps others see their
circumstances from God's perspective.
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:The gift of wisdom often works hand in hand with other spiritual gifts such as the gifts
of knowledge, prophecy, and discernment.
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:While the word of knowledge involves knowing facts or truths supernaturally revealed by
God,
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:The gift of wisdom involves applying those truths in a godly and effective manner.
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:For instance, someone with the gift of knowledge might be aware of a particular challenge
a church is facing, but the person with the gift of would know how to respond or lead the
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:church through that challenge.
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:Similarly, wisdom enhances the gift of discernment
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:by providing clarity on how to act in the presence of various spiritual forces or
influences.
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:A person may discern spiritual activity, but it is wisdom that guides them in responding
in a way that honors God and brings peace to the situation.
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:The gift of wisdom is crucial for the spiritual health and maturity of the Church.
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:It builds up the body of Christ by
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:ensuring that decisions are made in alignment with God's will.
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:Wise leadership prevents division and confusion, promoting unity and understanding.
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:In a practical sense, the gift of wisdom helps believers avoid mistakes that might stem
from relying on their own judgment.
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:provides divine direction, ensuring that the choices made are beneficial for the
individual
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:the Church and the advancement of God's Kingdom as a whole.
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:When believers use this gift, they reflect the mind of Christ and display godly character
in all situations.
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:The gift of wisdom as outlined in 1 Corinthians chapter 12 is a powerful and necessary
gift for the body of Christ.
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:It transcends that human understanding, offering the divine guidance that is essential for
navigating complex situations.
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:making decisions and solving problems.
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:Whether in church, leadership, personal decision making or everyday life, the gift of
wisdom enables believers to act with God's insight, revealing His will and purpose.
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:This spiritual gift, when used correctly, leads to godly outcomes, enhances unity and
fosters that spiritual growth within the church.
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:Ultimately, the gift of wisdom
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:reminds us that true wisdom comes from God and through His Spirit, He generously equips
His people to walk in it.
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:The practical use of the word of wisdom can be explained through a recent live stream that
I had here on the Authentic Podcast.
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:While praying for viewers and their needs that they're currently going through, which were
physical, emotional, and spiritual, we were seeing breakthrough, people getting healed and
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:set free and delivered and guided.
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:and awesome, awesome wisdom.
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:And one person wrote, they said, pray for me.
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:I believe that I am being held back by a spirit of pause or a spirit of, of like just a
holding back the spirit that is trying to hold them back from growing.
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:And immediately in my spirit, I felt as if that was God that was actually holding them
back, that there were things that needed to come into alignment.
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:And you know, as they believe that life was going on and was continuing on, they were
actually being held back here.
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:God showed me it was like an arrow being pulled back.
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:And as they got certain things into alignment, they were getting ready to get launched.
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:So the demonic was trying to lie to her and our natural flesh was trying to lie to her and
say, Hey, you're being held back.
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:There's a demonic spirit at play here.
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:But godly wisdom came in and said, Hey,
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:God's the one holding you back.
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:There's a couple of things he's putting into alignment, but look out, once that happens,
he is going to launch you.
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:And their response was, wow, I feel so much peace.
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:I feel so much better now that you have spoken that because the lie was replaced with the
truth.
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:And this is the spirit of wisdom in action.
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