Description

Dr. Dave Doran emphasizes that living skillfully according to God's revelation requires wisdom, which involves learning from the past, understanding the present, and foreseeing consequences of our choices. He uses the framework of three-dimensional vision: hindsight, insight, and foresight.

Scripture Text

Proverbs 22:3

Main Points or Ideas

1. Learning from hindsight - The prudent learn from their own experiences and the experiences of others, properly evaluating them under God's truth to avoid repeating foolish patterns.
2. Developing insight - Wisdom requires discernment to see the true nature of situations, distinguishing between good and evil, wisdom and folly, by using God's Word as the standard rather than being naive or gullible/
3. Exercising foresight - The wise can envision outcomes and think through where their choices will lead, using God-given imagination to trace decision-making processes and avoid destructive paths

Conclusion

In a culture that is breaking down morally, believers must cultivate wisdom by learning from the past, discerning the present clearly, and thinking ahead about consequences, so they can avoid unnecessary problems and focus on following Christ and advancing the gospel.