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!