Q: If you could learn one thing – and become a master of it – by the snap of your finger, what one thing would you learn?
Going to talk about being smart today!
Bible has some interesting perspectives on what it means to be smart.
Q: To start off – What do you think it means to be smart?
I Corinthians 1:18-32
Bible talks about being wise.
Q: What do you think the difference between being smart and being wise is?
[v. 26] “Not many of you were wise by human standards.”
There are human standards of being smart/wise
There are spiritual standards of being smart/wise
Q: What do you think are some spiritual standards of wisdom or being smart?
Q: Who are some people today that are known for being smart?
Q: What would determine whether or not God thinks they are smart?
Q: Do you think being smart (from a worldly point of view) could stop you from finding God?
Q: Ultimately – How do we know if someone is a smart person according to this scripture?
Challenge:
Don’t just be smart from a worldly point of view. Be smart by choosing to go after God.
Easiest way to go after God is to get into a Bible study with the person who invited you out!