Sunday, July 8, 2012

Walk Wisely: Wise Risk-taking-- Questions for Discussion and Reflection

Too often being “wise” is used as a synonym for being safe. Certainly it is often the case that the safe action is also the wise action, for example, “buckle up,” “don’t swim alone,” or “change your fire detector batteries.” In 1 Corinthians 4:10, the apostle Paul describes gospel risks that appear foolish to the world, reflect godly wisdom, “We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ.” Proverbs 11:30 declares, “And He who ins souls is wise.” (NKVJ) Read Hebrews 11. What are examples of godly risk that proved to be wise?

 Abraham & Sarah (Hebrews 11:8-19)—

Joseph (Hebrews 11:22; Genesis 39:9)—

Moses (Hebrews 11:22-28)—



Rahab (Hebrews 11:31)—

Those “of whom the world was not worthy” (Hebrews 11:35-40)—

The first part of Proverbs 11:30 reads, “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life.” What is the significance of describing “won souls” as “fruit”?

What gospel risks do you believe God is calling you to take?


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