Speaker: Bobby McDonald
Title: Seek Wisdom, Fear The Lord, Remain Needy
Date: 02/13/2022
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
The central message is that true wisdom comes from being humble, accepting counsel, and acknowledging our need for God. The speaker emphasizes that the greatest danger is assuming self-sufficiency, urging listeners to adopt a constant sense of neediness before God. This humility, or being 'poor in spirit,' is presented as the foundation for all wisdom and spiritual growth.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Listen to counsel and accept disciplineWisdom comes by being willing to listen to counsel and accept discipline, as highlighted in Proverbs.
The danger of assuming we've got itA major danger is our tendency to assume we see things clearly without needing to seek God or godly counsel.
Trust in the Lord with all your heartTrusting the Lord with all our heart leaves zero room for trusting ourselves or leaning on our own understanding.Proverbs 3:5
Having a quiet hum of needinessWe should maintain a healthy background hum in our lives acknowledging that we can do nothing apart from God.
Waiting until we realize we need GodGod often waits until we stop saying 'I got this' and reach the zero point of recognizing our total dependence on Him.
Blessed are the spiritual beggarsBeing poor in spirit means being like a spiritual beggar at God's feet, asking for His provision to survive.Matthew 5:3
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdomA deep reverence for God combined with personal neediness is the foundation of true wisdom.Proverbs 9:10
Knowing God and walking as disciplesThe primary desire is for family members to know God, keep Him as their first love, and purify themselves daily.1 John 3:3
Commitment to a church familyIt is critical to be planted in a church of disciples with godly leadership and to support one another.
Marriage and waiting on the LordMarry only a whole-hearted disciple, and learn to trust God's timing through difficult seasons of waiting.
Spiritual disciplines and the filling of the SpiritRead the Bible regularly and continually seek the filling of the Holy Spirit to receive power for living.
Guarding our eyes, tongue, and thoughtsWatch your eyes from lust, your tongue from anger, and focus on overcoming inward attitudes to become like Jesus.
Handling mistakes and living with gratitudeDo not be a slave to regret when you make mistakes, because God can weave them into His master plan.
Maintaining joy and living with eternity in mindAvoid discouragement and legalism, keeping a restful joy in the Lord and laying up treasures in heaven.
Wisdom is vindicated by her childrenTrue wisdom is ultimately proved to be right through the lifestyle, moral character, and good deeds of its followers.Luke 7:35
Speaker: Bobby McDonald
Title: Seek Wisdom, Fear The Lord, Remain Needy
Date: 02/13/2022
Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29)
We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3)
We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Summary
The central message is that true wisdom comes from being humble, accepting counsel, and acknowledging our need for God. The speaker emphasizes that the greatest danger is assuming self-sufficiency, urging listeners to adopt a constant sense of neediness before God. This humility, or being 'poor in spirit,' is presented as the foundation for all wisdom and spiritual growth.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Listen to counsel and accept disciplineWisdom comes by being willing to listen to counsel and accept discipline, as highlighted in Proverbs.
The danger of assuming we've got itA major danger is our tendency to assume we see things clearly without needing to seek God or godly counsel.
Trust in the Lord with all your heartTrusting the Lord with all our heart leaves zero room for trusting ourselves or leaning on our own understanding.Proverbs 3:5
Having a quiet hum of needinessWe should maintain a healthy background hum in our lives acknowledging that we can do nothing apart from God.
Waiting until we realize we need GodGod often waits until we stop saying 'I got this' and reach the zero point of recognizing our total dependence on Him.
Blessed are the spiritual beggarsBeing poor in spirit means being like a spiritual beggar at God's feet, asking for His provision to survive.Matthew 5:3
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdomA deep reverence for God combined with personal neediness is the foundation of true wisdom.Proverbs 9:10
Knowing God and walking as disciplesThe primary desire is for family members to know God, keep Him as their first love, and purify themselves daily.1 John 3:3
Commitment to a church familyIt is critical to be planted in a church of disciples with godly leadership and to support one another.
Marriage and waiting on the LordMarry only a whole-hearted disciple, and learn to trust God's timing through difficult seasons of waiting.
Spiritual disciplines and the filling of the SpiritRead the Bible regularly and continually seek the filling of the Holy Spirit to receive power for living.
Guarding our eyes, tongue, and thoughtsWatch your eyes from lust, your tongue from anger, and focus on overcoming inward attitudes to become like Jesus.
Handling mistakes and living with gratitudeDo not be a slave to regret when you make mistakes, because God can weave them into His master plan.
Maintaining joy and living with eternity in mindAvoid discouragement and legalism, keeping a restful joy in the Lord and laying up treasures in heaven.
Wisdom is vindicated by her childrenTrue wisdom is ultimately proved to be right through the lifestyle, moral character, and good deeds of its followers.Luke 7:35
