Description:  The ability to understand and apply Truth effectively in a specific situation. One who understands what God’s counsel might be in important decisions or situations

Meaning: to apply truth practically.

Key Traits:  insightful, prayerful, perceptive, honest, wise, objective, articulate

Characteristics:  This is a person who can…

·        Be able to apply Truth in practical ways

·        Understand confidently God’s perspective in various situation

·        Go beyond appearances and understand the root of an issue

·        Provide inspired direction for pursuing God’s will in all circumstances, good and bad.

·        See results and consequences of a given action, and be able to clearly articulate these to others

                                                                 …and enjoys doing it.

Cautions/liabilities:

·        May confuse personal thoughts or passions with God’s perspective, especially if not constantly and continually in prayer

·        May develop pride from having a position of influence or authority

·        Can become too authoritative if people learn to trust this person more than the Spirit working in us all.

·        Can fail to adequately share the wisdom given to them.

·        May speak or act before understanding the situation fully or adequately.

Scripture:  The Old Testament; 1 Cor 12:8; James 3:13-18; 1 Cor. 2:3-14

Examples:  James, Solomon, Joseph –son ofJacob.