Faith At Work Pt 2 Series

iv. Wisdom helps you make a difference for the Kingdom at you place or work.

a. Proverbs 12: 1-28: What are the characteristics of the wise man according to Proverbs 12? The following adapted from http://bibleseo.com/old-testament/proverbs-12-christian-wisdom/ - Notice how all these qualities listed below create a great employee for the work place:

a. Teachable

i. Ready to accept criticism

ii. Ready to admit correction

iii. Ready to listen to advice

iv. Willing to learn new things

v. Willing to study

b. God committed - God focused – God centered

i. Their plans are just and center on hearing from God

ii. They built their house on rock, a strong foundation

iii. Their ways lead to life and immortality

1. “Wisdom is the God-given ability to perceive the true nature of a matter and implement the will of God in that matter” (Larry Lea, Wisdom pg.14)

c. Pleasant

i. Means I am humane toward others, kind to others even animals

ii. They care for others

iii. Joy is in his heart

iv. He can laugh at himself

v. They have an inner joy from the Lord

vi. Their words soothe and heal others

vii. They care for the needs of animals because they have compassion!

d. Disciplined

i. Overlooks the insults of others

ii. Is self-disciplined

iii. Diligent

iv. Disciplined

v. Not easily angered

vi. Controls their temper

vii. Maintains their health

viii. Watches their tongue and guards it

ix. Good with their finances

e. Reliable

i. He is cautious in who he befriends

ii. But is a great friend

iii. He does not hang out with fools

iv. Chooses the right person to marry

v. Stays committed to the marriage

vi. Not given to lusting after others or being an adulterer

vii. A person you can trust to be on time and to give their best.

f. Honest

i. His testimonies are true – Trustworthy

ii. His speech brings truth

iii. His business deal are upright and honest

iv. He does not lie

v. He has no dishonest scales

g. Humble

i. Keeps his knowledge to himself, and uses it appropriately

ii. Continues to put down pride

iii. Never usurps himself above another

1. Our unsung heroes had God’s Spirit which gave them wisdom which empowered their understanding but not just in spiritual things but also in things related to craftsmanship and their field of work.

b. Understanding how to do things even in your job comes from asking God for the insight in what to do - wisdom – then is listening to His insight – which gives understanding to achieve the task at hand.

a. Share how you prayed at times to problem solve something in your construction jobs or projects.

b. Share about Dr. Ben Carlson prayers to God about or before surgeries.

i. He’s a Pioneer in the Separation of Conjoined Twins from https://www.theblaze.com/news/2013/02/08/7-fascinating-facts-about-dr-carson-the-prayer-breakfast-speaker-who-attacked-political-correctness-and-the-debt-in-front-of-obama

1. Among his many talents, Carson has made bold attempts to separate conjoined twins. His first surgery in 1987 ended up being a success, as he was able to separate two 7-month-old twins from Germany. While Patrick and Benjamin Binder walked away with some brain damage from the procedure, it was an encouraging move in the right direction for an extremely-dangerous procedure. Carson’s surgery paved the way for other attempts to help ease the pain and horror craniopagus (joined at the head) twins experience.