The Wealth of Wisdom

Gangs. Gunmen. Kidnapping. Hostages. Murder. These are some of the frequent topics broadcast on ournews stations and newspapers each day. How can anyone lie down at night and sleep in peace anymore? Well, if you really want to know, it is still possible. How? By living according to God’s wisdom. Peace and protection are just two of the many results of having the wisdom found in God’s word! If you take the time to seek and live by God’s wisdom, the benefits are astounding!!!

Protection
“For wisdom will enter your heart,
and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
Discretion will protect you,
and understanding will guard you.
Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men,
from men whose words are perverse,
who leave the straight paths
to walk in dark ways . . . .” Proverbs 2:10-13

“He who trusts in himself is a fool,
but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.” Proverbs 28:26

“Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;
love her, and she will watch over you.” Proverbs 4:6

“Wisdom is a shelter
as money is a shelter,
but the advantage of knowledge is this:
that wisdom preserves the life of its possessor.” Ecclesiastes 7:12

Long Life and Prosperity
“Blessed is the man who finds wisdom,
the man who gains understanding,
for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.
She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.” Proverbs 3:13-16

“He who gets wisdom loves his own soul;
he who cherishes understanding prospers.” Proverbs 19:8

Peace
“Blessed is the man who finds wisdom . . . .
Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.” Proverbs 3:13,17

Patience
“A man’s wisdom gives him patience;
it is to his glory to overlook an offense.” Proverbs 19:11

Honor
“Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom.
Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
Esteem her, and she will exalt you;
embrace her, and she will honor you.
She will set a garland of grace on your head
and present you with a crown of splendor.” Proverbs 4:7-9

Power
“Wisdom makes one wise man more powerful
than ten rulers in a city.” Ecclesiastes 7:19

“Wisdom is better than weapons of war . . . .” Ecclesiastes 9:18

Humility
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” James 3:13

Happiness
“Happy (blessed, fortunate, enviable) is the man who finds skillful and godly Wisdom, and the man who gets understanding [drawing it forth from God’s Word and life’s experiences] . . . .” Proverbs 3:17 (Amplified Bible)

“Wisdom brightens a man’s face
and changes its hard appearance.” Ecclesiastes 8:1

If you just read about all these benefits of wisdom, you may be thinking, “Okay! Sign me up! I want this wisdom! How do I get it?” The good news is that God will enable those who seek it to find it.

Wisdom Comes From God
“For the LORD gives wisdom,
and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2:6

“My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:2-3

“ . . . the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” James 3:17

“To the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness . . . .” Ecclesiastes 2:26

Fear the Lord
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow his precepts have good understanding.”
Psalm 111:10

Ask and Believe
“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.” James 1:5 -8

Accept Godly Counsel
“Pride only breeds quarrels,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice.” Proverbs 13:10

 

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