Wisdom   Prov 3:19 (NASB)  The LORD by wisdom founded the earth, By understanding He established the heavens.

Wisdom

1. The Source

   of wisdom must be understood for a proper understanding of reason (Job 28:12).  When you see a camera you cannot deny that it had a designer with knowledge of optics and machines and the wisdom to apply that knowledge to make the camera.  Yet when the atheist sees the elegant complexity of the eye, he is able to deny the Designer and invent a nonexistent actor called natural selection .  Thus, he constructs a worldview on a false foundation and propagates corrupt reasoning in all aspects of life.  "For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.  For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace" (Romans 8:5-6 ESV).

2. Rationality

   is determined by the source of your wisdom.  If wisdom is based solely on current scientific consensus the results can be irrational as history aptly demonstrates.  "Throughout history, 'thinking rationally' has often become a guise for repressive attitudes toward the new or unconventional."   Wisdom must come first.  Intelligence organizes materials, the molecules of the universe do not organize the mind.

3. Inspiration

   is the result of seeking the true source of wisdom.  Much of our understanding of the infinitely complex universe and life sciences has come from famous scientists seeking that true source of wisdom.  Many of the greatest achievements of mathematicians and scientists have resulted from their inspiration trying "to understand just a little portion of God's infinitely great and complex creation."

4. The Ultimate

   source of wisdom is the inspired word of God.  "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." (2 Tim 3:16-17 NIV)  Many people are intimidated when intellectuals ridicule the fact that much of the Bible is attributed by the author as direct quotes from God.  But God is able to use whatever means He chooses.

1) The Mind is used to Reason. 2) The Mind is complex and has controls.  3) Objectivity (pure reasoning) is biased by the mind's controls. 4) Wisdom is a primary control. 5) Wisdom's source is critical to sound reasoning.  6) Our Worldview determines the source and quality of our wisdom.  7) The foundation or our worldview is our understanding of life and death.  8) Our view of death determines how we value life.  How we value life determines how we relate to one-another and our environment. 9) These relationships are the foundation of our faith and morality.

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