Last week we spoke about how reading & studying God's Word resulted in the gaining of information and knowledge. However, if you wanted Wisdom, you needed to apply the information and knowledge so that Wisdom would come from Experiencing God's Word.
Today I want to flip the model. Rather than getting Wisdom, let's briefly talk about using that Wisdom.
The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it,
but the instruction of fools is folly. The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips. Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. - Proverbs 16:21-24
There's not a lot to unpack as these verses are pretty straight forward.
Discernment. The ability to judge wisely, comes from Wisdom, experiences. Godly discernment comes for Spiritual experiences.
Persuasiveness. To help someone believe something by giving them a good reason when talking with them. The more personal experience you have the more persuasive you will be.
Good Sense. Also known as common sense. Wisdom about right and wrong according to God's Word, which by the way are the only standards that have never changed. All other standards may be right today and wrong tomorrow so not a good basis for making decisions.
Gracious Words. Kind, compassionate, empathetic words will connect you with whomever you are talking with. You will catch more flies with honey than with vinegar is not just an old wive's tale. Your words should be sweet like honey no matter what topic you are discussing.
Like I said, not a lot to unpack, just simple, solid, practical advice that we would all do well to embed deep into our souls.
