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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 6 MIN

Why Smart People Still Get Life Wrong | Job 28:28

from Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible Devotions · host Rob Westwood-Payne

You can make every sensible decision on paper and still end up somewhere you never wanted to be. That's not a failure of intelligence - it's the gap between being clever and being wise, and most of us feel it more than we admit.In this short devotional, Rob opens a brand-new 7-day series - Wisdom for Real Life - with one of the most quietly stunning verses in the Bible. Job 28:28 has been asking the same question for centuries: where does real wisdom actually come from?What you'll take away:- Why intelligence alone won't help you live well- What "fear of the Lord" really means in everyday life- How knowledge can inform you without ever transforming you- One 30-second practice to try before any decision today📖 Scripture: Job 28:28 (NLT)📚 Series: Wisdom for Real Life - Day 1 of 7Chapters:0:00 Introduction0:47 Scripture - Job 28:281:41 What "fear of the Lord" really means2:13 Personal reflection2:48 Three things to hold onto3:26 Thomas à Kempis on wisdom4:18 One small step for today5:32 Prayer5:50 Coming tomorrow*About Rob Westwood-Payne: 5-Min Daily Devotionals* Welcome! I share short, 5-minute daily devotions designed to help you connect with God's word and find peace in your busy life. My goal is to make the Bible accessible, relatable, and encouraging for your everyday journey.*Connect & Grow:*🔔 *Subscribe* for daily encouragement: https://www.youtube.com/@RobWestwoodPayne📚 *Study this week's devotionals with me:* https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUl5uvuKbI9j1lMsRSXdWrJ1🌐 *Visit my website:* frontlineformation.co.uk📧 *Newsletter:* devotional.battledrilldevotional.com*Support the Ministry:* If these devotionals are a blessing to you, please consider liking the video and sharing it with a friend who might need a word of hope today.#DailyDevotional #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #MorningPrayer #RobWestwoodPayneWhy Smart People Still Get Life Wrong | Job 28:28 | 5-Min Daily Devotional | Monday 22 June 2026More devotionals and resources: battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Get devotionals delivered straight to your inbox at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com.See our Battle Ready Sermons at battlereadysermons.com and sign up via email at sermons.battlereadysermons.com.YouTube (Video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUmYEPsOE8o4ZxH64ZFetd6nYouTube (Audio): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUnG3-4wfG09wAscbrX90HcPTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battledrilldevotionalFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/battledrilldevotionalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battledrilldevotional/Twitter: https://x.com/BattleDrillPod

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You can make every sensible decision on paper and still end up somewhere you never wanted to be. That's not a failure of intelligence - it's the gap between being clever and being wise, and most of us feel it more than we admit. In this short devotional, Rob opens a brand-new 7-day series - Wisdom for Real Life - with one of the most quietly stunning verses in the Bible. Job 28:28 has been asking the same question for centuries: where does real wisdom actually come from? What you'll take aw...

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