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Great By Choice, 1 “Wisdom” July 10, 2016 Big Idea: Greatness is not a circumstance; it is intentionally chosen. “...if there’s one overarching message arising from more than six thousand years of [combined] corporate history across all our research...it would be this: greatness is not primarily a matter of circumstance; greatness is first and foremost a matter of conscious choice…” Jim Collins Deuteronomy 28:1-14 and Matthew 10:34-39 1 Kings 3:5-15 “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” Ephesians 5:15-16 Choosing Wisdom: 1. PRAY for it. James 1:5 2. STUDY it. 3. ASK the Question. 4. ACT on it. 5. Seek COUNSEL. Zechariah 4:6-10 What will you do now to grow in wisdom? COMMUNITY GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. 1 out of 3 adults say they are not living life fully, what about you? 2. What reas