Wisdom
Conduct yourself with wisdom towards outsiders, making the most of the opportunity" (Colossians 4:5).Let's look closer:
What is Discernment? The ability to distinguish, and make judgements: truth from falsehood, virtue from vice, sincerity from hypocrisy, positive impressions from negative ones, pure motives from impure ones, proper procedures from improper ones. Proverbs 2:3-6 says, "For if you cry for discernment, lift your voice for understanding;...then you will discern the fear of the Lord, and discover the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom..." Also read, Psalm 119:66, "Teach me good discernment and knowledge, for I believe in thy commandments".
What is Discretion? Wise self-restraint in speech and behavior; free from ostentation (showiness or flamboyance) and pretension; modest. Proverbs 3:21 says, "My son, let not theme depart from thine eyes; keep sound wisdom and discretion". Psalm 112:5 - "A good man... will guide his affairs with discretion". Discretion enables a person to evaluate accurately what is correct and proper.
What is Decisiveness? The ability to reach definite conclusions and follow through with appropriate action. Decisiveness removes all doubt, resolves questions, and brings an end to controversy. James 1:8 says, "A double minded man is unstable in all his ways". 1 Kings 18:21 - "How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him..." Rev. 3:15 and Joshua 24:15 (one of my favorite verses) "And if it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the Lord, choose for yourself today whom you will serve... but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord"
So, I must ask...
Do you have wisdom?
This was very good. Really spoke to me.
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