I don’t know what to do!

Step 2 of “Look to God for Wisdom” is taken from Job 28:1-4,12. Job writes about God’s wisdom, the treasure of it, and the difficulty of obtaining it. God made foolish the wisdom of the world (1 Cor 1:20). Man’s wisdom leads people away from God (Isa 47:10), and the Living God cannot be found through human wisdom (1 Cor 1:21).

The world’s wisdom is found in Movies, TV shows, Pop magazines, Self-help books, or cool Web Sites. Human reasoning can be obtained from self-promoting gurus, pundits, leading business people, and actors, sports figures, or life coaches. But they all have their limits, and like Calvin end up asking “What to do?”

Jane’s parents didn’t know what to do with Jane. Ask members if they have ever exclaimed, “I don’t know what to do!” You’ve reached your limit when you pick up the phone, turn on the TV, go to the bookstore, or find your Bible.

Use 2 Thes 1:6, Luke 6:31, 23:34, 1 John 4:16 and lead members to explain a true wisdom response in the following situations (as opposed to one using human reasoning).

1. A high-speed driver cuts in front of you on the freeway
2. Your basketball team lost the game because of a referee’s bad call
3. A co-worker takes credit for your work in a meeting with the boss