5-19-24 Setlist: We Praise You I'm Listening Trust In God Here As In Heaven Sermon Notes: Key Passage: That night the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you!” Solomon replied, “You were wonderfully kind to my father, David, because he was honest and true and faithful to you. And you have continued this great kindness to him today by giving him a son to succeed him. O Lord my God, now you have made me king instead of my father, David, but I am like a little child who doesn’t know his way around. And here I am among your own chosen people, a nation so great they are too numerous to count! Give me an understanding mind so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great nation of yours?” The Lord was pleased with Solomon’s reply and was glad that he had asked for wisdom. So God replied, “Because you have asked for wisdom in governing my people and have not asked for a long life or riches for yourself or the death of your enemies I will give you what you asked for! I will give you a wise and understanding mind such as no one else has ever had or ever will have! And I will also give you what you did not ask for — riches and honor! No other king in all the world will be compared to you for the rest of your life! And if you follow me and obey my commands as your father, David, did, I will give you a long life.” 1 Kings 3:5-14 Key Verse: If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 Key Passage: My father taught me, “Take my words to heart. Follow my commands, and you will live. Get wisdom; develop good judgment. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them. Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you. Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. If you prize wisdom, she will make you great. Embrace her, and she will honor you. She will place a lovely wreath on your head; she will present you with a beautiful crown.” Proverbs 4:4-9 Red Flags That Will Kill Discernment: Pride Key Verse: Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 Key Passage: Don't be deceived, my dear brothers. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:16-17 Red Flags That Will Kill Discernment: Anger Key Verse: “Anger is cruel and wrath is like a flood” Proverbs 27:4 Key Verse: He went down to the town of Ashkelon, killed thirty men, took their belongings, and gave their clothing to the men who had answered his riddle. But Samson was furious about what had happened, Judges 14:19 Red Flags That Will Kill Discernment: Lust Key Passage: Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes, for the prostitute reduces you to a loaf of bread, and the adulteress preys upon your very life. Proverbs 6:25-26 Key Verse: I made a covenant with my eyes not to look with lust upon a young woman. Job 31:1 Red Flags That Will Kill Discernment: Hatred Key Passage: People with hate in their hearts may sound pleasant enough, but don’t believe them. Though they pretend to be kind, their hearts are full of all kinds of evil. While their hatred may be concealed by trickery, it will finally come to light for all to see. Proverbs 26:24-26 Red Flags That Will Kill Discernment: Impatience Key Verse: A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly. Proverbs 14:29 Key Verse: A man’s wisdom gives him patience; Proverbs 19:11 Red Flags That Will Kill Discernment: Liquor Key Verse: Whoever is led away by drink cannot be wise. Proverbs 20:1 Key Passage: And about this time, Potiphar's wife began to desire him and invited him to sleep with her. But Joseph refused. "Look," he told her, "my master trusts me with everything in his entire household. No one here has more authority than I do! He has held back nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How could I ever do such a wicked thing? It would be a great sin against God." She kept putting pressure on him day after day, but he refused to sleep with her, and he kept out of her way as much as possible. One day, however, no one else was around when he was doing his work inside the house. She came and grabbed him by his shirt, demanding, "Sleep with me!" Joseph tore himself away, but as he did, his shirt came off. She was left holding it as he ran from the house. Genesis 39:6-12 Secrets of Discernment 1. He looked around and saw his blessings Key Passage: But Joseph refused. "Look," he told her, "my master trusts me with everything in his entire household. No one here has more authority than I do! Genesis 39:8-9 Secrets of Discernment 2. He looked within and saw his integrity Key Passage: How could I ever do such a wicked thing? Genesis 39:9c Secrets of Discernment 3. He looked forward and saw his future Key Passage: He has held back nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. Genesis 39:9b Secrets of Discernment 4. He looked up and saw his God Key Passage: How could I ever do such a wicked thing? It would be a great sin against God. Genesis 39:9 Discussion Questions 1. What do you feel like God is saying to you through this message? 2. What is a red flag in your life that kills your spiritual discernment? 3. What can we learn from Joseph and his experience to help ourselves grow? 4. What spoke to you during this message? Why? How can you apply it to your life?