Wisdom and Mercy

The gift of Wisdom

Primary Text: 1 Corinthians 12:

The gift of Wisdom is the ability to discern the mind of Christ and apply scriptural truth to a specific situation in order to make the right choices and help others move in the right direction. Its purpose is to apply scriptural truth and God’s heart in everyday situations so that decisions can be made that are pleasing to God; it is often coupled with the gifts of teaching and knowledge.

A person who has the gift of Wisdom is skilled in the art of Godly living, has a high level of Godly knowledge and the life experience to understand its application. Here’s a little story: Ever since I was about 20, people have come to me asking for help with personal problems, very often centering around disputes and disagreements. One time, when I was in my very early 20’s a…