Sermon Tone Analysis

The one who lacks wisdom (v.5-6).

Believer.

Introduction

But that same night the word of the Lord came to Nathan, “Go and tell my servant David, ‘Thus says the Lord: Would you build me a house to dwell in?

I have not lived in a house since the day I brought up the people of Israel from Egypt to this day, but I have been moving about in a tent for my dwelling.

In all places where I have moved with all the people of Israel, did I speak a word with any of the judges of Israel, whom I commanded to shepherd my people Israel, saying, “Why have you not built me a house of cedar?” 

2 Samuel

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The one who lacks wisdom should ask God for it.

But that same night the word of the Lord came to Nathan, “Go and tell my servant David, ‘Thus says the Lord: Would you build me a house to dwell in?

I have not lived in a house since the day I brought up the people of Israel from Egypt to this day, but I have been moving about in a tent for my dwelling.

In all places where I have moved with all the people of Israel, did I speak a word with any of the judges of Israel, whom I commanded to shepherd my people Israel, saying, “Why have you not built me a house of cedar?” ’ Now, therefore, thus you shall say to my servant David, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts, I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, that you should be prince over my people Israel.

And I have been with you wherever you went and have cut off all your enemies from before you.

And I will make for you a great name, like the name of the great ones of the earth.

And I will appoint a place for my people Israel and will plant them, so that they may dwell in their own place and be disturbed no more.

And violent men shall afflict them no more, as formerly, from the time that I appointed judges over my people Israel.

And I will give you rest from all your enemies.

Moreover, the Lord declares to you that the Lord will make you a house.

Outline 1

Introduction

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What is wisdom?

17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.

18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

Notice first that wisdom is from above.

Wisdom: The Greek concept of wisdom speaks of “knowledge,” “cleverness,” and “learnedness.”

But in scripture, more specifically in the Old Testament, it is used to mean a practical, moral, and spiritual insight given by God.

Example of wisdom in scripture.

Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?” 10 It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.

11 And God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, 12 behold, I now do according to your word.

Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you.

So wisdom is the knowledge and understanding that comes from God.

It isn't just an understanding of good and evil but it is spiritual insight as to what God thinks about good and evil.

Which demands obedience.

list of wisdom from God.

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Now, therefore, thus you shall say to my servant David, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts, I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, that you should be prince over my people Israel.

And I have been with you wherever you went and have cut off all your enemies from before you.

And I will make for you a great name, like the name of the great ones of the earth.

And I will appoint a place for my people Israel and will plant them, so that they may dwell in their own place and be disturbed no more.

And violent men shall afflict them no more, as formerly, from the time that I appointed judges over my people Israel.

And I will give you rest from all your enemies.

Moreover, the Lord declares to you that the Lord will make you a house.

Now, therefore, thus you shall say to my servant David, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts, I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, that you should be prince over my people Israel.

And I have been with you wherever you went and have cut off all your enemies from before you.

And I will make for you a great name, like the name of the great ones of the earth.

And I will appoint a place for my people Israel and will plant them, so that they may dwell in their own place and be disturbed no more.

And violent men shall afflict them no more, as formerly, from the time that I appointed judges over my people Israel.

And I will give you rest from all your enemies.

Moreover, the Lord declares to you that the Lord will make you a house.

Wisdom is peaceable.

Meaning that wisdom from God makes one avoid violent conflict.

It makes one desire reconciliation and peace.

Wisdom is gentle.

Meaning that one is merciful and careful with others.

Especially with those who have deviated from truth.

Wisdom is open to reason.

Meaning that one is persuadable when given sufficient reason or evidence.

Meaning that they are teachable.

Wisdom is full of mercy.

Meaning a desire to show compassion.

Wisdom produces good fruit.

Evidence of godliness.

Wisdom is impartial and sincere.

It is fair minded and genuine.

All these categories are what godly wisdom produce in a believer.

Someone said that ”We must not confuse it with knowledge.

Knowledge is information; wisdom is application.

Knowledge is comprehending facts; wisdom is handling life.

Knowledge is theoretical; wisdom is practical.”

Wisdom is the application of the knowledge that comes from God.

They can know what to do in a given situation because they can discern what is right.

When dealing with trials we must keep this in mind!

Trials are not meant to produce sin but steadfastness/endurance. Someone who does not have God will fall into sin, selfish ambition, bitterness and jealousy.

Or a self dependency to do moral good.

Wisdom from God seeks to produce in a believer a mature faith.

There is a difference between the wisdom from above and earthly wisdom.

The wisdom that comes from God will be given generously.The one who lacks wisdom should ask God because He gives it generously.

Juan Carlos Morales / General

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God gives generously to those who lack wisdom and ask for it.

It is speaking of the one who lacks wisdom, not the one who doubts.

Verse 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

This is important especially in times of various trials.

Trials are meant to produce a steadfast faith in God not a wavering faith.

When in trial we need the wisdom of God to discern what is right and what is wrong.

We need God’s wisdom to discern evil intents and motives.

We need God’s wisdom to know what is right when tempted to do what is wrong.

Especially in trials.

God is not about giving us answers as to why the trial.

What He does give us is an understanding of what to do with the trial.

That is why His Word is paramount when needing the details of what to do!

I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not slip.

I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.”

You don't need answers as to why.

You need God!

You need His word.

You need His wisdom which He gives generously to those who lack.

But it all has to start with the fear of God.