5-29-22 - Make Wisdom Your Obsession
Wisdom’s knowledge and experience brings life and blessing to the one who pursues her.
Brian Long
Part of Wisdom Calling—A Series in Proverbs
May 29, 2022

Proverbs 8:1-36

Wisdom seeks a

in your life (Prov. 8:1-4).

Isn’t it incredibly encouraging to know that God’s wisdom is not

?

Wisdom describes her

in your life (Prov. 8:5-11).

We need wisdom’s

now more than ever.

Wisdom’s resume is second to none:

• Wisdom has a

(Prov. 8:12-21)
She has provided wisdom and sound judgment to leaders throughout history.

• Wisdom has a solid

(Prov. 8:22-26)
She has been present and active from the beginning of time.

• Wisdom has

(Prov. 8:27-31)
She witnessed and rejoicing in God’s creation.

Wisdom’s vast experience means she is completely competent to counsel and direct and to speak authoritatively on

.

Overlooking wisdom is

(Prov. 8:32-36)

What does it look like to choose Wisdom?
• “Listening,” =

her.

• “Watching daily at my doors,” = being intentional,

to be exposed to God’s wisdom and truth.

• “Waiting,” = anticipating and

her presence.

Response:

What will you do with wisdom?