Proverbs 2:10-11 (NKJV) 10 When wisdom enters your heart, And knowledge is pleasant to your soul, 11 Discretion will preserve you; Understanding will keep you… If we were to read the entirety of the book of Proverbs, we would clearly see that wisdom is viewed as being critical in our lives. We often make the … Read more
Proverbs 1:5-6 (LSB) 5 Let the wise man hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire guidance, 6 To understand a proverb and an enigma, The words of the wise and their riddles. Wisdom does not come naturally. It is learned. Some wisdom comes by way of life’s experiences; we try … Read more
1 Kings 4:31 (NKJV) 31 For he was wiser than all men—than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol; and his fame was in all the surrounding nations. Solomon was shown tremendous favor by God in many ways. One of the most well-known is the wisdom that God imparted into … Read more
James 1:5 (NKJV) 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. Before we ask God for wisdom, we must reach a place where we are willing to hear Him. An open heart and the wisdom of … Read more
Proverbs 4:6 (NKJV) Do not forsake her and she will preserve you. Who is this scripture referring to as her? Wisdom. Proverbs 4:7 also tells us that wisdom is the principle thing to get. How do we get such wisdom? James 1:5 (NKJV) 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, … Read more
Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV) 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. There are many things that we can seek in life. And that list of things varies widely across the lives of us all, since we are all unique and diverse, as God created us. As believers, … Read more
Proverbs 8:11 (NKJV) 11 For wisdom is better than rubies, And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her. Wisdom is priceless! There is no comparison to her. When we think we need money, success, or power, we’d better think again. None of these will get us anywhere without God’s wisdom. With money, … Read more
Proverbs 19:20-21 (NKJV) 20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days. 21 There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel – that will stand. Have you ever looked back at your life and wished that you had listened to counsel or instruction given by someone … Read more
Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV) 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. Don’t be fearful about the decision you need to make. Don’t be hard on yourself today. God will give us the understanding and wisdom we need to make the right decision. We can be our own … Read more
Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NKJV) 10 If the ax is dull, And one does not sharpen the edge, Then he must use more strength; But wisdom brings success. Are we looking to be successful? Do we want to get ahead in this life? Do we want to know how to handle ourselves in every situation that comes our … Read more
Proverbs 2:10-11 (NKJV) 10 When wisdom enters your heart, And knowledge is pleasant to your soul, 11 Discretion will preserve you; Understanding will keep you… Today we’re going to continue to look at wisdom and its benefits. As we mentioned yesterday, God wants all of us to have wisdom. And, in fact, He has told … Read more