Power of Prosperity Series
April 2007: Judgment/Wisdom

Unity Church of Christianity Appleton, Wisconsin

Dear Congregant,

This past year has been an exploration of The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity by Edwene Gaines. Edwene bases her work on Charles Fillmore's book Prosperity. In 2007 we look at prosperity through another Charles Fillmore perspective, The Twelve Powers of Man.

Charles explains these as the attributes of God expressed through man. Each month we will take a power and see what an important part each power plays in bring abundant prosperity into our lives. As we journey into the "Twelve Powers of Prosperity," I wish you a year of abundance.

Unlimited blessings,



Rev. Morgan

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Power of Prosperity
April 2007: Judgment/Wisdom

Charles Fillmore used these two words interchangeably when describing this deep inner power. From the Webster's Dictionary, judgment is defined as the process of forming an opinion by discerning and comparing. But we often do more comparing than discerning which can lead to condemnation. When we attach a condemnation thought to this power we must remember that we experience the results of those judgments.

Webster also defines wisdom as the ability to discern inner qualities and relationships, a wise attitude or course of action. Wisdom is not to be confused with knowledge for "Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers." Lord Alfred Tennyson

The keyword in both definitions is discernment. This power is how we discern good from evil, but only for ourselves. When we try to discern what is right or wrong for someone else, or when we condemn someone else, we are not using "right judgment." Right judgment is only what is right for us personally.

In applying judgment/wisdom to the idea of prosperity it is also a discernment process. When life is not showing up the way we would like we must ask ourselves, "Am I using 'right judgment,' and am I accessing divine wisdom within me to meet this prosperity challenge?"

Sometimes we think prosperity is only about finances or money. This is very limited wisdom. Prosperity shows up in many different forms; health, love, joy and peace. And if we judge money as the only form of prosperity we shut off the flow to these other forms.

What the Bible says:

"The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him." Luke 2:40

"For God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God's weakness is stronger than human strength…" 1Corinthians 1:25

"He is the source of your life in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption…" 1 Corinthians 1:30

"If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you." James 1:5

"For with the judgment you make you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get…" Matthew 7:2

"Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment." John 7:24

What Unity says:

"The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable. When we call this right judgment into action, we may find our standards of right and wrong undergoing rapid changes and we shall be lead into righteousness." Charles Fillmore, The Twelve Powers of Man

"Judgment is spiritual discernment: the inner voice through whose expression we come into a larger realization of ourselves." Charles Fillmore, Revealing Word

"All the wisdom and intelligence that we see in the universe is God. Wisdom is projected through the visible form. God as infinite wisdom lies within every human being, waiting to be lead forth into manifestation. This is true education." Emily Cady, Lessons in Truth

Ideas for practice:

• Take time to meditate on judgment/wisdom. Imagine the solar plexus, and feel that place of wisdom and right judgment. Can you feel that connection to your own divine wisdom? What does it feel like? If you are tempted to wrong judgment, what does that feel like in your "gut?" Ask yourself, "How can I reframe this judgment and use wisdom now?" What happens in that same area of your body? Write about this in your journal.
  
  
• Try this constructive use of judgment/wisdom exercise. Use "I" statements instead of "you" statements. It will shift your thinking and feelings about the matter at hand.
  Examples:

  YOU "You did it again - you dumbbell - you went off and left all the lights in the house on again."
  
  "I" "It bothers me when the lights are left on in the house when no one is here. I wish they would be turned out every time someone leaves the house."

• Can you remember a time when you felt judged by someone else? What were the circumstances? How did that feel? How was God's wisdom with you then? Do you use good judgment and wisdom when dealing with your own prosperity? How can you change how you look at your life and change your prosperity? Journal on these questions.
  
  
• What is going on in your life right now? Are there areas for which you have made poor judgment or forgot to connect with your inner wisdom? Now is the time to call on that wisdom. Call the disciple James to come sit in your inner circle so you can feel wisdom all around you. James was one of the disciples that went with Jesus to the garden to pray; he was one who fell asleep. Has your wisdom fallen asleep? Just as James did not leave Jesus, he just fell asleep, your wisdom has not left you, but you may have allowed it to fall asleep. Call to it to "Wake up." In your journal, have a dialogue with wisdom about any event that presents itself to you from your own life.
  
  
• Ask for wisdom in your prayers as you let your life manifest in prosperous ways. Apply good judgment to your financial and spiritual affairs and watch how life starts changing. Thank God that your wisdom has come forth and your life is more balanced.
  
  
• Good Judgment guided by divine wisdom can be so empowering. Discuss this month's ideas and practices with your prayer triad. Ask each other, "How have you been empowered by wisdom?"

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