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Review – Increasing in Wisdom. Zeal accompanied by wisdom is a necessity. Wisdom is to be obtained by prayer. A picture of proper godly wisdom (Jas. 3:17) Limits on Godly zeal Must be exercised with moral integrity. Increasing in Wisdom. Two Critical Limits - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Review – Increasing in Wisdom
• Zeal accompanied by wisdom is a necessity.
• Wisdom is to be obtained by prayer.
• A picture of proper godly wisdom (Jas. 3:17)
• Limits on Godly zeal–Must be exercised with moral integrity
Increasing in WisdomTwo Critical Limits• Zeal must be exercised with
moral integrity• Zeal must be exercised in
spiritual battles–How was the zeal of many OT
figures illustrated?–What MUST be considered when
contem-plating their zeal?
Increasing in WisdomTwo Critical Limits• Zeal must be exercised in
spiritual battles– Jehu (2 Kings 10:16-30)– Can Christians use these examples
in exercising our zeal?–What is God’s instrument for
punishing the wicked? (Rom. 13:1-5)
Increasing in WisdomTwo Critical Limits• Zeal must be exercised in spiritual
battles– Understand our battlefield and
weapons (Eph. 6:12-20)– Understand the reason for our fight
(Rom. 12:20-21; Mt. 5:44-45; Mt. 5:16)– Understand our citizenship (Mt. 26:52;
Jn. 18:36-37; Phil. 3:17-21)
Increasing in WisdomTwo Critical Limits• Zeal must be exercised in
spiritual battles–What is one other weapon that
must be used with care? (Jas. 3:2ff)–We must use our godly zeal wisely
to fight the good fight with love!• 1 Tim. 1:18• Lk. 15:1-10