A Call to Cross Generational Wisdom
Proverbs 12:15 TPT
“A fool is in love with his own opinion, but wisdom means being teachable.”
Proverbs 4:5-9 TPT
“So make wisdom your quest— search for the revelation of life’s meaning. Don’t let what I say go in one ear and out the other. Stick with wisdom and she will stick to you, protecting you throughout your days. She will rescue all those who passionately listen to her voice. Wisdom is the most valuable commodity—so buy it! Revelation-knowledge is what you need—so invest in it! Wisdom will exalt you when you exalt her truth. She will lead you to honor and favor when you live your life by her insights. You will be adorned with beauty and grace, and wisdom’s glory will wrap itself around you, making you victorious in the race.”
| GENERATION | MENTORSHIP STYLE | SEEKS ADVICE |
|---|---|---|
| Boomer: | Structured, long term, Face to face | Elders, professionals |
| Gen X: | Practical, Respectful | Books, trusted peers |
| Millennial: | Informal Coaching | Podcasts, mentors, Google |
| Gen Z: | Peer driven/digital, Micro mentoring | YouTube, TikTok, & AI |
Three Ways to Increase Cross Generational Wisdom
1) Wisdom is Transferred Relationally
Proverbs 13:20 MSG
“Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.”
Proverbs 11:14 NKJV
“Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.”
Proverbs 15:22 NLT
“Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.
Three Ways to Increase Cross Generational Wisdom
1) Wisdom is Transferred Relationally
2) Wisdom is Building Bridges Generationally
“Synergy is what happens when one plus one equals ten or a hundred or even a thousand! It’s the profound result when two or more respectful human beings determine to go beyond their preconceived ideas to meet a great challenge.” - Stephen Covey
Proverbs 20:29 NLT
“The glory of the young is their strength; the gray hair of experience is the splendor of the old.”
Three Ways to Increase Cross Generational Wisdom
1) Wisdom is Transferred Relationally
2) Wisdom is Building Bridges Generationally
3) Wisdom is Giving and Receiving Freely
Psalm 78:1-4 NIV
“My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old— things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us. We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.”
Older generations are to train with humility
Younger generations are to receive with gratitude.
Find a Mentor
1. Pray for the right connection
Proverbs 18:15 NLT
“Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge.”
Find a Mentor
1. Pray for the right connection
2. Start small with realistic expectations
Find a Mentor
1. Pray for the right connection
2. Start small with realistic expectations
3. Come Prepared and Be Respectful
Proverbs 27:17 NIV
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
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