Do Not be Wise in Your Own Eyes (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- January 19, 2022
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Summary
The message emphasizes that true wisdom comes from God and requires constant humility and repentance, rather than relying on one's own understanding. The speaker encourages the audience to continually ask God for divine wisdom, drawing parallels from scripture like Colossians 1:9 and Proverbs 3:7. Ultimately, receiving this wisdom requires acknowledging personal fallibility and guarding against pride.
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What does Paul's prayer for the Colossians teach us about wisdom?Paul prayed that believers would be filled with the knowledge of God's will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, a depth of godly wisdom that we need to experience more of.Colossians 1:9
How does God call out to us?Proverbs 8 describes wisdom calling out to us, reminding us to listen to God and wait daily at His gates for divine wisdom.
Why must we continually ask and seek?Jesus promised in Matthew 7 that those who ask will receive, seek, and knock, and like the persistent widow in Luke 18, we must keep asking God for wisdom in our families and daily lives.Matthew 7:7
Why must we not be wise in our own eyes?Proverbs 3:7 tells us not to be wise in our own eyes, meaning we must put away pride, repent of depending on our own experience, and come to God in humility.
How can a wise person tear down their own house?Proverbs 14 points out that while wisdom builds a house, a wise person can do foolish things that damage their spiritual house, family, and relationships.
What can we learn from the disciples and Miriam?The disciples foolishly criticized the woman who anointed Jesus because their eyes were blinded, and Miriam allowed unaddressed complaints against Moses to bring severe consequences from God.
Why must we diligently guard our hearts?Proverbs 4:23 and Jesus' words in Matthew 5 remind us that critical attitudes, anger, and slander begin in the heart, and we must deal with them through daily repentance.
How should we handle difficult family relationships?Instead of focusing on the flaws of relatives like in-laws or siblings, we must refuse to spread criticism and instead pray for them so we do not pollute ourselves and others.
What warnings should we give to young girls?Young women must be very careful in their relationships and friendships with young men so they do not give false encouragement or suffer painful consequences later.
How can past relationships affect a marriage?Wives must ask the Lord to cleanse their minds of past relationships so they do not unfairly compare their husbands to unreal figures from the past and cause discontent.
Why must we stop bringing up past wedding and family comments?Repeatedly bringing up small past complaints or harsh comments from a wedding or family members acts like a fly in the ointment that can ruin a marriage.
What is the lesson of the wise and foolish virgins?Matthew 25 shows that foolish believers rely only on an outward testimony, while wise believers maintain an extra supply of oil through a genuine hidden life and daily relationship with God.
How can we make this a truly glorious year?By continually asking God for wisdom without wavering, emptying ourselves of earthly wisdom, and staying ready for His coming, we can live abundantly and bless others.
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