April 2, 2023
Wisdom Provides Perspective
Perspective is everything!
Perspective is the power of reframing our lives.
Perspective can come from … (James 3:15-17)
Earthly wisdom
Intellectual wisdom
Demonic wisdom
Godly wisdom
Daniel was marked by three traits that set him apart
Hope – launches courage
Humility – gives credibility
Wisdom – provides perspective
Daniel 6
Godly wisdom
Comes from a relationship with God – Prov. 9:10; Daniel 6:10
Has seven pillars – James 3:15-17; Daniel 6:10, Proverbs 9:1
– Aligns us with God’s will
– Brings peace
– Surprising
– Persuasive
– Helpful
– Godly without partiality
– Clearly the best
Causes us to build our lives on Truth – Matthew 7:24-27
Is given as we ask for it – James 1:5; 1 Kings 3:5, 7, 9-12
Godly wisdom provides perspective giving us the power to reframe our lives.
Daniel’s reframe
Godly perspective …
Knows the difference between what we don’t like and what God forbids – 6:5
Never judges God’s goodness by our present circumstances – 6:10-13
Delivers confidence that truth has nothing to fear – 6:21-22
Understands the biggest issue is knowing Jesus – 6:25
Light in the darkness comes from hope, humility and wisdom!