Bold Steps with Dr. Mark Jobe

Making Wise Decisions -- Part 2

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Mar 10, 2026
A study of godly wisdom versus worldly wisdom, exploring how envy and selfish ambition lead to disorder. Discussion of qualities like purity, mercy, peacemaking, and submission. Warnings about rebellion, authority, and spiritual risk. Practical talk on dating, evaluating five-year track records, and preparing yourself before marriage. A call to change current habits so future fruit looks different.
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INSIGHT

Worldly Wisdom Breeds Disorder

  • Worldly wisdom produces disorder whenever it centers on envy and selfish ambition.
  • Mark Jobe ties financial chaos, cheating, and relational strife directly to envy-driven choices rather than lack of resources.
INSIGHT

Characteristics Of Wisdom From Above

  • Godly wisdom contrasts worldly wisdom with purity, peace, and consideration for others.
  • Mark Jobe lists purity of heart, peace-loving behavior, and consideration as defining marks of wisdom from above.
ADVICE

Submit To Authority To Stay Under Spiritual Covering

  • Submit to legitimate authority and avoid rebellious independence as part of practicing godly wisdom.
  • Mark Jobe warns rebellion removes spiritual covering and opens people to darker influences like witchcraft metaphors.
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