The document discusses the importance of wisdom and making wise decisions. It notes that true wisdom comes from God, and advises seeking God's will in order to live wisely. It cautions against foolish decisions and encourages understanding how one's choices can impact life's path and opportunities. Living wisely involves discerning right from wrong, considering consequences, and understanding God's will rather than trusting only in one's own judgment.

2. … .you have ever made a foolish decision? … .you have ever witnessed someone else make a foolish decision?

3. being “smart” spelling correctly degrees showing intelligence self-sufficiency giving good advice having lots of money

4. Matthew 23:23 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cummin, and have neglected the weightier provisions of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness; but these are the things you should have done without neglecting the others.

5. The WISE were lucky because they didn’t need God as much. The UNWISE were unlucky because they needed God more.

6. "ability to judge correctly and to follow the best course of action, based on knowledge and understanding"

7. Proverbs 28:26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered.

8. Psalms 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.

9. I Corinthians 3:18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you thinks that he is wise in this age, he must become foolish, so that he may become wise.

10. Job 28 God understands its way, And He knows its place. (vs 23)

11. … comes from God, yet we look for it in other places.

12. Is it WRONG? (Worthy question….if it’s wrong, I won’t do it)

13. What do I WANT? (Look inside yourself and find out what YOU want. What makes you happy?)

14. Would it be ok if_____________? (Are their any unmanageable or negative consequences associated with it? If not illegal, immoral, unethical…IT’S OK!)

15. Is there a “THOU SHALL NOT”_________? (There must be an implied, “ WELL, I MIGHT AS WELL….”)

16. Should I murder my ex? Should I burn my neighbor’s dog? Should I speed & spin out in front of this cop?

17. Should I cut college classes? Should I work late again? Should I spend all night playing video games? Should I really be alone with that boy/girl? Should I let my kids go to that party? Should I eat that fatty burger with extra bacon, cheese, and mayo?

18. * has POWER to change the path of your entire life! * has POWER to change your perspective on the decisions you make * has POWER to help you discover God’s will for your life

19. What is the wise thing to do?

20. Ecclesiastes 7:12 & 19 For wisdom is protection just as money is protection, But the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the lives of its possessors. Wisdom makes one wise man more powerful than ten rulers in a city.

21. Should I cut college classes? Should I work late again? Should I spend all night playing video games? Should I really be alone with that boy/girl? Should I let my kids go to that party? Should I eat that fatty burger with extra bacon, cheese, and mayo?

22. Ephesians 5:15-17 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

23. BE CAREFUL—how you live LIVE AS THE WISE—not the unwise MAKE THE MOST—of every opportunity DAYS ARE TOUGH—with temptation DON’T BE FOOLISH—but wise UNDERSTAND—the Lord’s will

24. MAKE THE MOST—of every opportunity For God

25. What mistakes could you have avoided? Should I have dated her? Should I have married him? Should I have responded that way in anger? Should have sped up and cut that person off ? Should I have…. Should I have….

26. Matt 7:24-27

27. It completely changes a moment of opportunity and redefines your path and pushes you into the will of God.

28. Proverbs 4:7 The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding.