WINNING WITH WISDOM #3: LEAN ON THE VISION & WISE SAYINGS OF WISE PEOPLE with Rabbi Brian Bileci 1-19-25

“But a LIFE lived loving God bears lasting FRUIT, for the one who is truly WISE WINS souls.” - ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭11‬:‭30‬ ‭(TPT)‬‬

SUPPORTING VERSE: 

1 The proverbs of Solomon, King David’s son, from Israel: 2 Their purpose is to TEACH WISDOM and discipline, to help one understand WISE SAYINGS. 3 They provide insightful instruction, which is righteous, just, and full of INTEGRITY. 4 They make the naive mature, the young knowledgeable and discreet. 5 The WISE HEAR them and GROW in WISDOM; those with understanding gain guidance. 6 They help one understand proverbs and difficult sayings, the words of the wise, and their puzzles. 7 WISDOM begins with the fear of the Lord, but fools despise WISDOM and instruction. - Proverbs 1:1-7 (CEB)

Pay attention and LISTEN to the SAYINGS of WISE PEOPLE. Apply your heart to the sayings I teach. - Proverbs 22:17 (NIRV)

The SAYINGS of the WISE are like the sharp sticks that shepherds use to guide sheep, and collected PROVERBS are as lasting as firmly driven nails. They have been given by God, the one Shepherd of us all. - Ecclesiastes 12:11 (GNT)

HOW TO APPLY WISDOM AND VISION TO YOUR LIFE:

1. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH WISE PEOPLE WHO HAVE A VISION

“Spend time [Walk; Go] with the WISE and you will become WISE, but the friends of fools will suffer [or get into trouble].” - Proverbs 13:20 (EXB)

“A WISE MAN has to always LISTEN to the peers he SURROUNDS around himself. That's why you SURROUND YOURSELF with other SMART PEOPLE. Captain Kirk keep Mr. Spock right beside him.” ~ Robert Fitzgerald Diggs; A.K.A. Rza; Wu-tang Clan

•  Use Discernment when picking friends that are mature and give you godly wisdom and advice

•  Be willing to listen and receive their feedback and counsel to gain godly wisdom for upcoming decisions

•  Make sure they share the same vision and passion for God; hopefully, even more than yourself

•  Only follow people who follow God first in their life, and reflect it in their thoughts, words, and actions

•  Refuse to repeat last year's mistakes so that you can walk in wisdom with regret

“The people whom you SURROUND YOURSELF with daily have a significant influence on your life. Choose the people around you wisely because they will significantly impact your potential and how successful you become. If you surround yourself with wise people trying to improve and better themselves, those qualities will help push you to improve.” ~ Gifford Thomas

2 The Lord answered me: “Write down the VISION; write it CLEARLY [or plainly] on clay tablets so whoever reads it can run to tell others. 3 It is not yet time for the message to come true [For the VISION awaits an appointed time], but that time is coming soon [it hastens to the end; or it speaks about the end]; the message will come true [and not lie]. It may seem like a long time, but [though it tarries or lingers] be patient and wait for it, because it will surely come; it will not be delayed. - Habakkuk 2:2-3 (EXB)

2. DISCOVER WISDOM’S DEEPER MEANING THROUGH PRAYER

1 Now Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him and exalted him exceedingly…6 And Solomon went up there to the Bronze Altar before the Lord, which was at the Tabernacle of Meeting, and offered a thousand burnt offerings on it. 7 On that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, “ASK! What shall I give you?” …10 Now give me WISDOM and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this great people of Yours?” 11 Then God said to Solomon: “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches or WEALTH or HONOR or the life of your enemies [POWER], nor have you ask