Jesus Grew Mentally and We Should Too by Melvin Otey

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Jesus Increased in WisdomSeveral Hebrew words are used in the Old TestamentExpertise in livingUnderstandingKnowledgeDiscernmentJudgementWisdomThe Mental Skill of Sound JudgementThe New Testament Uses the word "Wisdom"the skill in managing life and how to navigate themThe Value of Wisdom - Proverbs 8:10Wisdom is better than moneyHow much effort do we put into acquiring Wisdom compared to how much effort we put in to acquiring moneyWisdom is better than Weapons of War - Ecc 7:19Wisdom is a defense - Ecc 7:12The Source of Wisdom is GodGod blessed Solomon with WisdomWisdom on earth is not like the wisdom of God - James 3:17 Wisdom Will Give You LifeSeeking Wisdom Proverbs 2:1-5Wisdom is not a simple understanding of factsUnderstanding what is going on in the world we live in and understand what the will of the Lord is as we navigate life - Ephesians 5:15-17How Can I Develop Wisdom?PrayerGod Blessed Solomon with wisdomHe wants us to ask for wisdom - James 1:5The Book of Proverbs Should Be Read ContinuallyIf you are interested in increasing in wisdom, Proverbs is your best friendThe book is written to help us grow and increase in wisdomSpend every morning with a chapter from the book of ProverbsFocus on the people the Bible tells us are wiseJoseph - Genesis 41, Acts 7Moses - Acts 7Joshua - Duet 34David - 1 Samuel 18Jesus - Matt 13We need to understand earthly things so we can apply the wisdom that is from above to these earthly circumstancesAsk yourself what did they do and why did that do it?Spend time with people who are wiser and more experienced than we are - Prov 13:20Well Advised People Make Better DecisionsThe Bible tells the older women are to teach the younger womenif younger women spend time with older women that experience can be transferredLearn From MistakesLearning From Our MistakesLearn From the Mistakes of Others - 1 Corinthians 10:11Remember Lots Wife - Luke 17The Destruction of Sodom and GomorrahWisdom Comes from Experience/Practice - Job 12:12“Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” -- Albert EinsteinWisdom does not come from schoolTry Different Approaches - Ecc 11:6People don't become experts overn