Seeking God’s Wisdom First

The term heuristic is commonly used in psychology and economics. It refers to a method of making quick and intuitive judgments based on experience rather than systematic reasoning, particularly in uncertain situations. While heuristics can aid practical decision-making when time or information is limited, they can also lead to biased or irrational conclusions.

While preaching the gospel, I often relied on my own judgment—thinking, "This is the best way to handle this situation," or "That approach would be more efficient there." Yet the gospel is not my work, but God’s. Looking back, I realize how arrogant I was to act on my own understanding instead of humbly seeking wisdom from God, the true leader of the gospel.

The passage above reminds us how narrow and limited human understanding is compared to God’s wisdom. When God told Ananias to go and lay hands on Saul (Paul), Ananias remembered Paul’s past as a persecutor of believers. But God saw beyond what human eyes could see—He had chosen Paul to become a precious vessel to proclaim the name of Christ.

As I read this verse, I felt deeply ashamed of how I had relied on my own experience and judgment—carrying out the gospel work according to my own ways without truly perceiving the spiritual world. From now on, I will strive to be a gospel worker who first seeks the wisdom of our Heavenly Father and Mother in everything—both great and small.