He was a wise guy.

“Be wise in the way you act towards outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversations be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:5-6

“Be wise in the way you act towards outsiders”

I grew up in a Christian home but I was not wise. I was lucky.

I grew up going to a Christian school but I was not wise. I was fortunate.

I grew up going to church but I was not wise. I was blessed with good parents.

I grew up making good choices but I was not wise. I was afraid to get in trouble.

I grew up with a calling to ministry but I was not wise. I was aware.  

I grew up with a strong sense of righteousness but I was not wise. I was judgmental.

I grew up with a degree in Religion but I was not wise. I was educated.

I grew up with the vocation of teaching kids the Old Testament and New Testament but I was not wise. I was trying my best.

I grew up loving Christ but I was not wise. I was thankful He never let go.

A good family, grounded schools, excellent youth pastors, and education do not make you wise.

Because wise is NOT a lot of things. It is especially not judgment, questioning, eye rolling, being a know it all, having a closed mind, hypocrisy, thinking IT involves formality, or a specific dress code.

Wise for me is reminding myself that He loved the thief, the prostitute, the sick and the outcast. He truly loved the outsider without blinking an eye. I am thankful for His example. His life teaches us the definition of wise.

What IS wise for you?

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