Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung
Week 7: Chapter 6 — Wisdom: Tastes Like Chicken
Read Chapter 6 of Just Do Something. Key passages to consider: Proverbs 2:1–11; James 1:5; Psalm 37:4.
Previewing Week 7 of Just Do Something
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Now that DeYoung has cleared away what guidance is not, he offers something positive and deeply practical: the biblical category of wisdom, which turns out to be the primary tool God gives us for navigating life's decisions.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.DeYoung's answer to 'how do I make decisions?' is, essentially, 'get wisdom.' What does he mean by wisdom in the biblical sense? How is wisdom different from intelligence, information, or a feeling of peace?
2.Proverbs 2 describes wisdom as something you search for like silver and seek for as hidden treasure (vv. 4–5). What does that image say about the process of becoming a wise decision-maker? Is wisdom something that appears suddenly, or something that is developed over time?
3.James 1:5 promises that if anyone lacks wisdom, they should ask God, who gives generously without reproach. DeYoung takes this seriously. But he also emphasizes that wisdom comes through engagement with Scripture, community, and experience — not just a one-time prayer. How do you see all of those channels working together?
a.Which of those channels (Scripture, community, experience) do you tend to rely on most?
b.Which do you tend to neglect?