07 Nov 2013
Thoughts#3005
Where to
seek wisdom ?
Wisdom is
not about knowledge. It is the ability to make wise decisions in difficult
circumstances and practical judgement.
Christians
turn to God in prayer when they need wisdom. God is willing to give us wisdom
but we will be unable to receive it if our goals are selfish and not
God-centered.
God gives
us wisdom in many ways.
It comes as
a gift from God (Proverb 2 : 6 ; Daniel 2 : 21)
It comes as
a gift from the Holy Spirit (1Corinthians 12 : 8, Ephesians 1 : 17)
It comes as
a result of fear of the Lord (Job 298 : 28 ; Psalm 111 : 10)
It comes
from listening to the wise (Proverb 1 : 2; Proverb 13 : 20)
It comes
from discipline (Proverb 29 : 15)
It comes
from admonishing one another (Colossians 3 : 16)
It comes
from research and education (Eccl 1 : 13,17; Eccl 7 : 25)
Proverb 1 :
8-33 encourages us to embrace wisdom
Proverb 2 :
1-22 describes the moral benefits of wisdom
Proverb 3 :
1-35 describes more benefits of wisdom
Proverb 4 :
1-27 points out that wisdom is supreme
James 1 : 5
Job 28 : 28
Ps 111 : 10
Prov 2 :
6
Prov 29 :
15
1 Cor 12 :
8
Col 3 : 16
We must
believe and not doubt.
Ps 33 : 4
Matt 21 :
21-22
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