15 Jun 3 Kinds of People: Wise, Foolish, Evil | Real Relationships
Proverbs 24:1-3, 5-7 Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them, for their hearts devise violence, and their lips talk of trouble…A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might, for by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory. Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.
#1. Wise People Live by the Spirit
= No one wise in every area
- Not most intelligence or education – humble & teachable
- Self-motivated to mature
- Embrace reality & changes to align w/reality
- Empathy & awareness of how their actions affect others
- Responsible & follows through on tasks
- Has a pattern of apologizing, repenting owning failure
- Healthy conflict & correction grows the relationship
- Looking at where they started, you see progress
= more time, energy, money, access, information
= Live by Spirit = Personal Relationship
#2. Foolish People Live by the Flesh
= Everyone foolish in areas & at times
- Not less intelligent or less educated
- Irresponsible, unteachable, always have an excuse
- Denies reality & does not learn from failure
- Selfish (low empathy) & blameshifts
- Burden givers, not burden lifters
- Life draining, not life giving
- May be fun but not respected
- Mainly moved by pain
= consequences, boundaries, assignments
= Live by Flesh = Pastoral relationship (Jesus & Peter)
WARNING – gravity pulls from foolish to evil
#3. Evil People Live by the Demonic
- Intentionally dangerous
- “Righteous” victim
- Hurt & hurting
- Tormented & tormenting
- Controlling, demanding, domineering
- Threatening – fear/punishment
- Win-Lose – no empathy or compassion
- Live by demonic
= if you engage, you will enrage
= Live by Demonic = Professional relationship (cops, attorneys, counselors)
= Jesus & Judas
