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Using Wisdom in Ministry The PWR Process Rev. Don Allsman

God Is a Purposeful God

Matt. 28.19 (ESV) – Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1.8 (ESV) – But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Matt. 24.14 (ESV) – And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

John 15.8 (ESV) – By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.

How Can We Fulfill God’s Purpose? Using Wisdom in Ministry

The Dialectic: Wisdom is choosing what is best between viable truths.

Wisdom not ivory tower experience, but found in engagement .

Eph. 5.15-17 (ESV) – Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Prov. 24.3-6 (ESV) – By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might, [6] for by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.