WINNING WITH WISDOM #4: LIVE OUT A LIFESTYLE OF WISDOM_with Rabbi Brian Bileci 1-26-25

THEME VERSE: 

“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)  

“LIVING WISELY takes the knowledge in our head and moves it to our heart so it can influence our actions. But how in the world do we move from INFORMATION to APPLICATION to TRANSFORMATION? It starts by letting go of the muscle memory to simply react to our emotions, thoughts, and self-constructed, unreliable narratives. We must take our circumstances and hold them up to the truth we know so that we can pause before we react.” ~ Jill McCormick 

HOW TO LIVE OUT A LIFESTYLE OF WISDOM:

1. WISDOM SHAPES OUR THOUGHTS & TRANSFORMS OUR MINDSET

Be careful how you THINK; your LIFE is SHAPED by your THOUGHTS [CEV: “Carefully GUARD your THOUGHTS (“HEART”) because they are the source of TRUE LIFE”]. - Proverbs 4:23 (GNT)

14 The INSTRUCTION of the WISE is like a LIFE-GIVING fountain;  those who accept it avoid the snares of death…16 Wise people THINK before they ACT; fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness. - Proverbs 13:14,16 (NLT)

“TRANSFORMATION is a JOURNEY that demands both INTENTION and ACTION. GROWTH often requires us to step into the unknown…TRANSFORMATION begins when we choose GROWTH over comfort…TRUE TRANSFORMATION requires deliberate ACTION. By actively seeking change—whether in our habits, relationships, or MINDSET—we take control of our future. The path to a BETTER LIFE is paved with INTENTIONAL DECISIONS and a commitment to PERSONAL GROWTH.” ~ Parham Nematollah; Buckeye Recovery Network

•  We must renew our minds with the wisdom of God’s Word

•  Be intentional in your decision-making to choose God‘s way over your own

•  remember that the problem is not the problem, the problem is the pattern

•  Transform your life, by transforming your words to align with God’s Word

Your TONGUE has the power of LIFE and DEATH. Those who love to TALK will eat the fruit of their WORDS. - Proverbs 18:21 (NIRV) 

“This GROWTH MINDSET can be likened to WISDOM and aligns with an elevated state of consciousness. It entails being deeply aware of one’s THOUGHT PATTERNS and BEHAVIORS and their impact on both personal and relational growth. It involves the WISDOM to DISCERN between protective MINDSETS and GROWTH-oriented approaches… SHAPING how we process information, react to situations, and MAKE DECISIONS..” ~ Skip Bowman

6 Now the MINDSET of the flesh is death, but the MINDSET of the Spirit is life and peace. 7 The MINDSET of the flesh is hostile to God because it does not submit to God’s law [“Torah”]. Indeed, it is unable to do so. 8 Those who are in the flesh cannot please God. - Romans 8:6-8 (CSB)

Lend an EAR, LISTEN to these WORDS of the WISE, and align your THOUGHTS with my instructions. - Proverbs 22:17 (VOICE)

2. WISDOM GUIDES OUR TONGUE & EMPOWERS OUR  COMMUNICATION

3 Those who CONTROL their TONGUE will have a LONG LIFE; opening your MOUTH can ruin everything… 6 GODLINESS GUARDS the PATH of the blameless,