“The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both wealth and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings.” —1 Kings 3:10-13 (NIV)

1) What is wisdom?

“There is a way that seems right to a man but in the end it leads to death.” —Proverbs 14:12 (NLT)

Wisdom is

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to life from God’s point of view.

2) What will wisdom do for me?

“Wisdom is more valuable than precious jewels; nothing you could want can compare with it. Wisdom offers you long life, wealth and honor. (It) can make your life pleasant and lead you safely through it. Those who become wise are happy.” —Proverbs 3:16-18 (GN)

Benefits of having Wisdom:

● Longer

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life.
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life.

“Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. Whatever else you get, get insight! Love wisdom and she will make you great!” —Proverbs 4:7-8 (GN)

This is how we often define wisdom:

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3) How can I get wisdom?

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” —Proverbs 9:10 (NIV)

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the Lord

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the Lord

“If you want favor with both God and man, and a reputation for good judgement and common sense, then trust the Lord completely; don’t ever trust yourself. In everything you do, put God first, and He will direct you and crown your efforts with success.” —Proverbs 3:5-6 (LB)

Put God first:

✓ The first

of each day.
“Each morning I will look to You in heaven and lay my requests before You…” Psalm 5:3 (LB)
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every week.
“On the first day of the week, the disciples came together…” Acts 20:7 (AKJV)
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% of every paycheck.
“Honor the Lord by giving Him the first part of all your income.” Proverbs 3:9 (LB)
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of every decision.
“In everything you do, put God first, and He will direct you and crown your efforts with suc-cess.” Proverbs 3:6 (LB)

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the Lord

“For the reverence and fear of God are basic to all wisdom. Knowing God results in every other kind of understanding.” —Proverbs 9:10 (LB)