2/15/2023 0 Comments Making the Inexperienced WiseThe instruction of the Lord is perfect, renewing one’s life; the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy, making the inexperienced wise. –Psalm 19.7 (CSB) Unconscious incompetency is when you do not know that you do not know something. It is also where everyone starts in their learning experience. The final stage is unconscious competency—where you are so proficient that you don’t even have to think about doing it (Think of driving when you started out verse now—I’d hope you’re a better driver today!). There are many things in this life that we are unconsciously incompetent of and I’m thankful for that. And of some things we are consciously incompetent. This means we know that we don’t know. In fact, I believe the Bible speaks of all men being consciously incompetent regarding the things of God so long as they remain in their sin (Rom. 1.18-23). We choose to suppress truth and we choose to live in such a way that harms both us and others. Though we be experienced in sin (dare I say we are even experts?), we are totally inexperienced in the true things of God! While we naturally know how to submit our lives to the ruler of this world (Eph. 2.2), we must be taught how to submit to God in all areas of our lives. How are we taught to submit to God? We are taught through the truth of God’s Word. The Psalmist reminds us in today’s verse that God’s word is “perfect, renewing one’s life” and that it is “trustworthy, making the inexperienced wise.” Through the Word, as the Holy Spirit illuminates our hearts, we can understand who God is, how we are to live, and how we are to serve both God and others. Friend, do you want wisdom? Then submit yourself to the truth of God as revealed in Scripture. For Reflection
In what areas do you need God’s wisdom, clarity, and insight in your life? What wisdom does God’s Word offer you regarding your situation? Pray Pray and thank God for the truth of his Word. Father, I thank you that you have revealed yourself in your Word. Help me to submit to you in all things and trust that your word is true and profitable
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AuthorPastor Kreig serves as the Pastor our Four Mile Creek. He is married to his wife, Kayla. ArchivesCategories |
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