Get Wisdom-2

Memory Verse: … “Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore, get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding... Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV).

Text: Proverbs 3:19-26.

Spiritual Emphasis: The subject of wisdom is a theme that is woven throughout the fabric of the Scripture. Wisdom is found from the pages of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation and everywhere in between. Wisdom is essential to God, and the Bible tells us wisdom is the principal thing, and we should get wisdom. Wisdom is not merely knowledge or intelligence, but the ability to discern God’s will and apply it to life, characterized by fear of the Lord, humility, and righteous living. In this series, we will look at wisdom, and how to get godly wisdom.

Growing In Godly Wisdom

• God is the source of wisdom: God is the ultimate source of all true wisdom, and it is obtained through a relationship with Him and seeking His guidance – Prov. 2:6; James 1:5.
• Seek godly wisdom: No one is born with wisdom, so we have to seek it or face the consequences of living without it. Wisdom won’t come with half-hearted attempts at reading the scriptures; it requires diligent pursuit – Prov. 8:11; Prov. 2:4-7; 2 Tim. 2:15.
• Meditate on God’s Word: The Bible is God’s mind recorded for us on paper. It reveals His ways, plans and purposes, and when we read and understand it, His thoughts become a part of us and affect how we live. Begin each day with the Lord and ask Him for direction and guidance from His Word – Jos. 1:8; Prov. 3:5-6, Ps. 119:105; Jer. 29:11.

Question(s): When the world offers other things that cater to our desires – security, wealth, friends, health, popularity, prestige, or beauty, as believers how should we handle it?

Conclusion:

Wisdom is a choice, one that begins with the decision to trust Christ as Savior and increases as we follow the teachings of God’s Word. If we want to be wise, we must have a passion for the Lord’s guidance because there are many ideas, people, and situations that will tempt us to ignore scriptural principles. 

Shalom! 

Self-Study: Colossians 4:5-6; Prov. 28:26; Eph. 5:15-21; Prov. 2:10; Prov. 4:7; Prov. 2:1-9; Eph. 4:17; Prov. 3:5-7; 2 Tim. 3:15’ Prov. 3:5-6.6.