The Value of Wisdom
Lesson 1
Sis Jo Forbush
Proverbs 4:5-6, NLT Get wisdom; develop good judgment. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them. Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you.
Proverbs 8:11 For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it.
1 - Webster Dictionary defines “wisdom as Knowledge, and the
The book of Proverbs most often uses the Hebrew word
Proverbs defines wisdom as the ability to judge correctly and apply the best
Wisdom helps us to know what God would think or act in any situation.
Proverbs 4:10-12, NLT 10 My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life. 11 I will teach you wisdom’s ways and lead you in straight paths. 12 When you walk, you won’t be held back; when you run, you won’t stumble.
2 - The Bible mentions wisdom at least
- Deuteronomy 4:6, proclaims to Israel that obeying God’s commandments gives wisdom to the nation and people of Israel.
a. A foolish person sees the world through a lens colored by their
b. A wise person sees things as God does through the lens of His
c. After losing everything he had, Job asked, “where does wisdom
Job 28:20 “But do people know where to find wisdom? Where can they find understanding?
Job 28:28, NKJV “The fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding.”
• Knowledge understands bee stings, but wisdom does not disturb the hive.
• Knowledge knows the speed limit; wisdom applies that knowledge to how fast one drives.
Proverbs 16:16, NLT “To get wisdom is better than gold.” Why? Because gold can buy almost anything in this world. But it cannot buy everlasting life and joy.
3 - There are 3 types of wisdom.
a.
James 3:13, NLT If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.
- God’s wisdom is eternal. It goes beyond intelligence or information, and includes discernment and insight. It means knowing if, and how and when to act.
Proverbs 3:13-14 Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold.
Proverbs 1:8 “Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.”
There is a pattern in the speeches Solomon gave his son.
b.
James 3:14-16, NLT But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying. For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind.
Ephesians 5:15-16, NLT So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.
c. Wisdom from
James 3:17, NLT But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.
Romans 11:33, NLT Oh, how great are God’s riches and to understand his decisions and his ways!
Romans 11:36, NLT For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory.
Proverbs 4:7, NLT Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.
- Wisdom helps you work smarter, not harder (Ecclesiastes 10:10).
4 - Wisdom can
and financial.
5 - The reason why WISDOM is
you what to do before you do it.