Chapter 13.4
Wisdom
What is Wisdom? – Wisdom; the Beginning – Twelve
Steps
Man’s Wisdom - God’s Wisdom –
Mind of Christ - Purpose
Ignore Wisdom - Old Generation; New Generation
First Word
This
Word Study takes a look at the Believers struggle in life to pursue
wisdom in his every day walk. I’m blown
away by the number of examples and areas covered by the scriptures in the Bible
concerning Wisdom,
Knowledge, and Understanding. How many times have I prayed for wisdom and
all along I already had it within the pages of my Bible.
What is Wisdom? The beginning
of Wisdom and Knowledge is the fear and reverence of the Lord.[1]
It’s not enough to have Knowledge
on a matter, you also need Understanding and the Wisdom on when, where and how to
use it. Knowledge,[2] Understanding[3] and
Wisdom[4] are a TRINITY; all wrapped up
in each other.
This study walks through the TWELVE STEPS of obtaining Wisdom. You probably will not make it through the Unbreakable Covenant of step Three.
In the Beginning
In the very beginning was wisdom[5]
and in wisdom was life and this life
is knowledge for men.[6] God used Wisdom
when He made the earth and understanding
when He established the heavens and knowledge
when He set the waters in their confines.[7]
Since wisdom was with God before He created the
earth, we should listen and received His instructions and be wise; then we will
receive favor, strength, blessings and an inheritance
from God;
God
wants us to have His wisdom, it’s His daily delight.[8]
There was “Hidden Wisdom” which was ordained before the
creation of the world.[9] These secret
wisdom mysteries are still hidden from those who are without the Holy
Spirit and do not know the Lord.[10]
These mysteries are concerning the
Kingdom of Heaven and are not revealed through our physical senses, but only
through the Holy Spirit.[11]
Jesus Christ
is God’s greatest mystery that
has been hidden through the ages,[12]
but is now our hope of Glory and Wisdom.
What is Wisdom?
Jesus Christ has given us an
understanding[13]
that comes from our heart and is rooted and grounded in love. The wisdom that comes from above is first
pure, then peaceable, gentle, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, sincere and OPEN
TO REASON.[14]
As love abounds in us, so does knowledge, understanding and the ability
to discern between good and evil.[15] Wisdom is Love;[16] to
have concern over others as much as we have concern over our own self. Wisdom
that is from God; LISTENS and is without
partiality or hypocrisy and is full of truth and good actions.[17]
Purpose of Wisdom - Preparation
Wisdom is to seek God in your
decisions with all your understanding, your heart, soul and strength. Wisdom is
the turning of the hearts of men in preparation to make ready a people
for the Lord.[18]
God
wants us to have wisdom so that we might consider how we should live our life.[19]
Wisdom and understanding is the application or the doing of God’s Word. Wisdom is allowing your light to shine so that
others turn to righteousness.[20] Consider your preparations, your visions and your
goals; then ask yourself, are your plans getting people closer to the kingdom
of God?
Wisdom
lets you hear His voice, that He
might discipline you; with discipline comes growth.[21]
Wisdom,
Understanding and Knowledge
Wisdom seeks God to
determine you’re coming in and you’re going out,[22]
it is the food of our soul. When we feed it, our visions and dreams will come
to pass. Wisdom is the handling of
matters in our own backyard before we deal with things at the ends of the
earth.[23]
Wisdom gives the vision for a project,[24]
Understanding gets it done and
Knowledge pays for it.[25] Better
Write
That Down
Wisdom Ignored
There is a way that seem right to us; but without
Godly council, the path leads to death.[26] A man who isolates himself from Godly
councilors is seeking his own desires.[27]
Wisdom is all around us waiting to teach
us, but so often we refuse the knowledge; we have disregarded the information,
and have ignored those that would seek to council us. When destruction threatens, we then hurriedly
seek wisdom, but this is too late. The
Word says that wisdom will laugh at our calamities, mock at our fear and when
we call will not answer.[28]
Fools will eat the fruit of their actions because they did not
respect knowledge and reverence the Lord God.[29]
Old Generation – New Generation
I know you don’t want to hear this, but; this
generation of the sons of this world are wiser than the sons of God.[30] It’s in the Book. Beware of
anyone who teaches philosophy and vain deceit that follow after the traditions
of men and the customs of this world and not after Christ.[31] Good News; there is a work being done with a new
generation that will cause the wisdom of the sons of this world to perish and
their knowledge to hide from them.[32]
Wood can still be cut with a dull ax, it
just takes more effort and more time.
Wisdom sharpens the edge of the ax and maximizes your time and efforts.[33] If you are finding your road hard to travel,
maybe it’s because you lack the favor that wisdom brings.[34] If you do not know God’s will or His truth,
then your visions and efforts will all be bound up.[35] Not seeking Godly wisdom allows you to fall
into Satan’s
traps.[36] With
all the things that you seek after; above all seek wisdom; this is so Satan
will not be able to get an advantage over you because of your lack of knowledge of
his ways.
Guard the wisdom that has been committed to your trust.[37]
Protect it like you do your own body.[38]
Wisdom - Man’s
There is another kind of Wisdom; it comes
through sin, and this is PAINFUL knowledge.[39] Not all older men who are thought to be great
are necessarily wise; you must watch out.[40] The wisdom of man is evil and speaks lies,[41]
it leads to paths
of darkness and crooked ways.
It winks at immorality and eventually will take your life.
True wisdom finds out the knowledge
of the witty
inventions of those that
would seek to miss lead you.[42] Wisdom is to hate evil ways, pride, arrogance, and lies.[43] Wisdom is trusting God and not falling back
on your own understanding.[44]
Wisdom – Mind of Christ
The Spirit of God has been given to us
so that we can understand what God has freely given to us. He has given us the Mind of Christ [45]and
that may sound a little blasphemous, but that’s what the Bible says. If you are a Believer, you have been given the
Mind of Christ and are now predestined to be conformed
to His image.[46] It’s in the Book
Because we have the Mind of Christ we also have the
Spirit of God[47] upon us as well as the Spirit of Wisdom,[48] the Spirit of
Understanding,[49] the Spirit of
Council and Might,[50] the Spirit of
Knowledge[51] and the Spirit
of Reverence for God.[52] It’s in the Book
Although we have the mind of Christ we have not come into the FULL MEASURE of His stature.[53] That is why wisdom has been given; it is to
equip God’s people for every good work of the ministry.[54]
Since we are made in the Image
of God and have the Mind of Christ, we are urged to share our
wisdom though teachings, corrections and compassion with our fellow man, that
all may grow in wisdom.[55]
As Christians we are the children of
understanding and our father is wisdom.
Before we were born again, our father was darkness; but now our father
is light.[56] We are not to stay children in our wisdom of
the Lord, but are to grow into the wisdom of manhood.[57]
God
wants all men to come into the knowledge of truth, wisdom, understanding and
love.[58]
Purpose for the mind of Christ
Man’s knowledge is only of things
concerning man, but the Spirit’s knowledge is of the things of God.[59] Wisdom
is given so that we may speak boldly the mysteries of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.[60] Our knowledge needs a firm foundation so that
when we speak, we speak with confidence.[61]
Wisdom speaks with gentleness;[62]
God desires to guide the man who is gentle in his ways and obedient to His
word. We have the reassurance that when
we reverence our God that during dark times our wisdom will give us stability
and the strength to preserver.[63] Responding in the spirit of God’s wisdom
overpowers confusion and contentions[64]
and lets us operate in the discernment of good and evil.[65]
How to get Wisdom
Wisdom is priceless; it is beyond
purchase. It is not found in the stars
or in the depths of the oceans or anywhere in the land of the living; then where can it be found?[66]
Our God knows where wisdom is found and
how it works.[67]
He can see everything under the heavens
and to the ends of the earth.[68] God made the rain, the lighting and even the
wind; He made all things, therefore we should go to our Creator, our God who is
omniscient; He contains all wisdom.[69] Reverence Him for who He is. This is the
beginning of Wisdom.
Wisdom petitions God for understanding and
the ability to judge whether something is good or bad. It petitions for the special Wisdom; that of understanding
visions and dreams.[70] Wisdom speaks of truth and righteousness
without deceit; it is clear, plain and right.
Consider The TWELVE
STEPS to finding Wisdom; many will seek Wisdom, but few will enter into the Covenant with God to
get it.
Many will enter the race; but few will
finish it.
Step 1 Wisdom Listens
There are wise men who do not have
God’s word in them, they have no wisdom. [71] A man that is not of God will not listen to
wisdom;[72]
this is the way you can tell if a man has the spirit of truth or the spirit of
error, he won’t listen. Two things
happen when a wise
man corrects a bad situation; if
the man involved is also a wise man, he will gain new knowledge from the
corrections.[73]
If he is a “Smart
Mouth” then the others who observe the correction will
themselves become wise because of his example.
About contentions; Wisdom does not strike
out at a fellow worker who has spoken unpleasant words to you;[74]
don’t forget, you too once have spoken ill words. When you are operating in love, your friends,
children or employees will follow you wherever you lead,[75]
because they know you and trust you.[76] If a man really loves God, people will
observe it.[77]
A wise man puts wisdom and understanding
above making a buck.[78] He handles his matters wisely and finds
happiness because his trust in is God.
He is prudent and is always learning. He lets his spirit teach his mouth, and his
lips learn truth, they speak health to all.
No
matter what you own or what knowledge you possess, it is counted as
nothing except for the understanding of the wisdom and power that lies within
the suffering, death and resurrection of our lord Jesus Christ.[79] LISTEN
and grow wise
Step 2 Believe to Receive
Wisdom comes according to Gods Word. First of all, if you lack wisdom ask God and
He will give it to you.[80] God is our teacher, He will teach us, but we must believe Gods
concepts in order to be taught wisdom.[81]
Wisdom is revealed to those; who receive the ways of God without having
to figure it all out first.[82] Wisdom comes as we acknowledge God for who He
is and how He is working in our lives.
We are to receive the words of God and place His commandments within our
spirit. [83]
When we please God we will receive
wisdom, knowledge[84]
as well as joy,[85]
but we are charged to walk upright, righteous
and moral to receive this wisdom.[86]
In order that we be taught the wisdom of
God, we must FIRST confess our sins and ask for forgiveness[87] so that God will hear us and teach us.[88] Confession of sin is not a “COP OUT” to continue in sin; knowing we can
receive forgiveness again, but it is to confess that consciously we will “not sin” in that area again.[89] I’m sorry
means; I won’t do it anymore.
Ask God to see if there is any wicked way in you and to lead you into
righteousness.[90] Confess to God that the more you learn of His
Knowledge and Power, the more you realize your weakness and dependence on Him.[91]
Remind Him that you are a stranger in the earth[92]
and that you need His guidance.[93] Remind Him that He is your solid foundation
and your Protector and that BECAUSE He guides your path; “His Name”
will be lifted up.
Step 3 Commit to Do the Word
Vow to God, that you will
keep His concepts and His ways with your whole heart until the day you die;[94] commit
to Him to be His servant, then pray that you will be able to use your wisdom
for His glory every day of your life.[95] (This step is hard; a covenant is unbreakable) It is extremely important that you know what a
covenant is.
Book
5.3 - BLOOD COVENANT
As you pray, bless God;[96]
if your heart is prudent you will gain the knowledge you seek.[97] Pray and observe God’s
“moving” and give thank for the results.[98] Wisdom comes when we do God’s commandments; doing
“God’s Will”
brings discernment of the scriptures and that of men.[99] As we
“Do The Word”,[100]
our spirits are given over to Jesus Christ so that we might participate in the
love of God.[101]
When we seek truth, we are seeking Jesus;[102]
the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth and will guide us only in the things
which the father has said.[103] Wisdom comes as we continue in God’s word, and
as we learn truth, we are set free.[104]
We are to seek wise council; to be good
listeners; as we gain understanding, we increase our knowledge and Wisdom.[105]
Step 4 Apply Wisdom – Plan your work; then work your plan
Although the youth are pushed a head as
progressive, wisdom and council is still found in those who have been
around a while. We are encouraged to
seek out the advice and writings of Godly men of older generations;[106]
listen to God’s wisdom and apply His understanding. If we seek knowledge and understanding like
it is a hidden
treasure, then we will find it.[107] It is
important that we surround ourselves with many Godly councilors so that our visions
will turn out as planned.[108]
It’s not enough to hear Godly council; we
must also be obedient to the instructions[109]
lest wisdom hide from us. A wise man that
knows Gods ways and doesn’t do them is a fool.[110] It is the hearing and the doing the things of
God that anchors our wisdom; doing builds wisdom on a sound foundation.
When our advisors are all Godly people,
filled with goodness and knowledge, we are able to
receive criticism as well as give it.
A wise man still listens when someone tells him
something he doesn’t want to hear.[111]
Every plan should be established by
counsel;
wisdom is planning in advance of your time efforts and resources.[112] It is the putting into effect of the planning
that wins the goal.
PLAN
YOUR WORK… THEN WORK YOUR PLAN.[113]
Step 5 Pray for like-minded friends
Ask God to send people into your path
who are full of light and truth that they might bring you closer to His
Holiness.[114] Ask Him to open a door unto you for the
ability to speak as you should, concerning the mysteries of
the Gospel of Jesus Christ.[115]
Pray that God will show you His ways, that
He will lead you in His path and teach you truth and the ability to WAIT on His perfect timing;[116]
ask Him to make your decisions simple and clear,[117] ask
Him for understanding of His basic concepts[118]
so that you can share His mysteries with confidence.
Ask God to cause your heart to be knitted with the reverence of His
name.[119]
Step 6 Pray for Wisdom
for others
We should be concerned for others, in the body
who we know about, but have never met; that they also will have a heart that is
knitted to the body in love, so that they also might know the full assurance of
the wisdom and knowledge of God.[120]
Pray for
others to receive Gods wisdom and revelations;[121]
to know the hope of His calling and the glory of their inheritance. Pray continually
for the body of Christ that they
will be filled with the knowledge of His will and that they will be fruitful in
every good work.[122]
Step 7 Study the
Instructions - Guidelines
Purchase wisdom, instructions,
understanding and truth, and do not seek it through the compromise of making a
buck. As we come to love wisdom; it will protect us; as we obey
wisdom, we will be preserved.[123] If you feel you’re not smart enough to be a
wise man of God, then you are wrong; the mysteries of God are spiritually discerned
to His children[124]
because they have His spirit within them.[125]
God does not set a plan before us without
giving us instructions and guidelines.[126] You cannot have wisdom if your heart is
divided; you cannot feel one thing in your spirit and do another.
You must be singleness of heart,[127]
lest there be a great void of understanding in your spirit.[128]
Whatever you seek on earth is all in vain, whether it be fun, money,
houses, and servants or to do what no man has ever done before, it is all in vain.[129] We are instructed to continually read God’s
Word and to put it in our spirit;[130]
so that we will be able to keep sound wisdom and discretion.
Do not deceive yourself with the wisdom
that you possess; there is still more to learn.[131] People who are wise in their own eyes completely
miss the calling of God.[132]
Don’t seek wisdom for wisdoms sake lest the cross of Christ will be made
of none effect. Our actions and re-actions should not be based
on what we see, feel or hear.[133] Our spirit will hear the Holy Spirit telling
us what to do and which way to go. As
you receive wisdom from God, do not glory in it,[134] instead glory that you understand Gods love, judgment and righteousness;
this is what delights God.
Step 8 Study the Wisdom Lessons
Wisdom and understanding are not a secret
for a few select people; it’s shouted from high places for those who would
hear.[135] If man almost vanished from the face of the
earth wisdom would still remain. If there was just only one person in
existence, he could still reason; through taste, seeing, feeling, smelling
and hearing;
wisdom is bountiful.[136] Even if our spirit has been operating in
error,[137] we
can still come to understand Wisdom; God’s world is full of His knowledge and
wisdom.[138]
Lessons can still be learned from God’s creations;
the fowls of the air, the beast of the field, and the fish of the sea; even the earth itself would reveal it.[139] No man has seen or heard by natural means the
things that God has prepared for us. This
knowledge is revealed only through the Holy Spirit.[140]
God wants us to seek His laws that came forth from His Holy Mountain, He wants
to teach us His ways; to walk in His paths. [141]
The Words of God which were spoken
though His Son Christ Jesus were given to us for Wisdom.[142]
Want
Wisdom; then study what Jesus taught.
Step 9 Take Advice from
the Scriptures
The words of the wise man are heard in
the quiet[143]
more than the cry of him that rules among fools. Wisdom is far better than weapons of war, and
although it’s slow, wearisome and lonely, a wise man will climb the walls of an
organization with wisdom to bring down the trusted strongholds,[144]
so that truth can be lifted up.
Some think it’s a game to stir up mischief
for someone else. It literally takes a whipping
before these prating fools stop their mouths of destruction;[145]
you can spot one of these fools, because they always have a conflict going on with someone.[146]
God says that a man that won’t listen is
called a BRUTE.[147] God says, he has a lying heart and is
despised and seeks that which is right only in his own eyes; he will not listen
to wise counsel.[148]
A WISE man will
receive instruction and become wiser.[149] It’s funny, but you can correct a Wiseman
with a whisper,[150]
but it takes a 100 watt loudspeaker to get the attention of a fool.[151] Get
away from foolish men that brag and are confident
that they have all the answers. Stay
away from men who lack wisdom,[152]
but instead seek Gods Word which contains ALL understanding.
Wisdom has built
a strong house and has set things in
order, wise men forsake foolish people and enter into the house to dine on the
bread of knowledge… Let me say this another way; Get away from ungodly men with
their witty inventions and seek council from righteous men who have a
proven track record.[153] You can tell a wise
man by the fruit of his lips,
he disperses knowledge;
likewise a fool disperses foolishness.
Step 10 Redeem your Time – Bare Fruit
When you were young in the Lord and
had little knowledge of spiritual things, little was required of you, but when
you have grown and more has been revealed; more is required.[154] As you abound in wisdom and you increase in
faith and receive special words of knowledge, see to it that you grow in
compassion also.[155] As you
labor at your daily chores find ways to redeem your time so
that you can seek the will of God in your life; think about that; “REDEEMING TIME”.[156]
Wisdom and understanding
should be wrapped around your life and become the center of it like your family
does.[157]
Wise men’s words should be nails on
which to hang God’s mysteries.[158] We should praise God and give Him thanks for
our Wisdom[159]
and teach our children the words of God so that they will also grow in wisdom[160]
and receive salvation through their faith in Jesus Christ.[161] Show them that wisdom shines before them like
a light keeping them from stumbling[162]
and provides health to their bodies; giving them a full life.
If we abound in the
operation of wisdom of Jesus Christ, we will have a harvest of results. Are you operating in wisdom?[163]
Look at the results of your decisions;[164] is your tree barren
or does it bear fruit year after year?[165]
Step 11 Receive Special Anointing
As you dig and seek for Gods wisdom; because you
abide in Christ, you will receive an anointing that will give you an
understanding of all circumstances; an understanding that no man can teach you.
This is not a “Cop Out” Scripture to get out of
seeking counsel of Godly men, but is simply to acknowledge the
anointing that we hear about, but so
rarely witness.[166] Listen to Godly council, retain it in your
heart; apply it to God’s Word; seek truth and then speak truth.[167]
Listen
– Retain - Trust - Speak – Apply[168]
Step 12 Enjoy the Results
and Rewards
God will show the invisible things that He created
in the very beginning to those who are seeking His wisdom; they will be clear
and understood,[169]
even His eternal power and God head.[170] When you are seeking God’s wisdom and you
need knowledge in worldly matters,[171]
God will reveal even this unto you.
The wisdom of God removes you from the
bondage of the weak and beggarly elements of this world,[172] allowing
you to discover the deep things while others only see darkness.
ü Wisdom brings happiness and is far
better than gold or silver[173]
and more precious than rubies or anything else you could possibly desire.[174]
ü Wisdom will make your face to shine with boldness,
feeling no evil thing[175]
and operating in God’s perfect timing.[176]
ü Wisdom will lengthen your life[177] and bring you
honor and riches.[178] You will walk in safety and not stumble;[179]
when you lay down to sleep you will not be afraid, but will have a sweet sleep. [180]
ü Wisdom put first in your life will bring you promotions,
honor, grace and a crown of glory.[181]
ü Wisdom will come upon you like rain with
understanding and knowledge of both the former things as well as the things
which are to come.[182]
The more we
know about God, the more we have peace and grace and understand
things that pertains to life and Godliness.[183] The more we can overcome our own desires for
self-satisfaction,[184]
the more we partake of the Divine nature of Jesus. The more we seek the wisdom of Christ, the
more power, ability and understanding will be added to us.[185]
Wisdom - The Take Away
As I reflect back over my search
for wisdom, I find that all wisdom is vain except that of the Spirit. I find that WISDOM
IS JESUS CHRIST, who was, is and will be.
I discovered that He only spoke the Words God told Him to speak and He
only did the things that God told Him to do.
So my wisdom grows by finding out all I can about Jesus and
imitating Him.
I find that God is almighty; is my father, my provider, my defender,
my shelter,
my teacher
and that my fear or reverence of Him is the only the beginning of the Wisdom
that I seek. I also find that a
commitment is required on my part in order to operate in the fullness of Gods
wisdom and with this increase in wisdom comes the burden to perform;
To DO the will of God; to whom much is given, much is expected.
Wisdom is a piece of cake, just ask God
for it and He will give it to you. The
question is, can you digest it; can you covenant with God? Many are called to Wisdom, but there are few who
are willing to “make
the covenant”.[186] See Book 5.3 Blood
Covenant
God; I pray for the new generation of wise men who are made in your
image and have the mind of Christ and imitate His life. I pray that I will study to show myself
approved[187]
that I may be chosen for this new generation to unpack and share the Word of
God to others.
WISDOM IS THE DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF JESUS CHRIST
[2] Proverbs 1:7 – The Fear of the LORD is the beginning of KNOWLEDGE
[3] Proverbs 9:10 – The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of UNDERSTANDING
[4] Psalm 111:10 – The Fear of the Lord
is the BEGINNING of WISDOM
[5] Proverbs 8:21-36 – Before the beginning; wisdom always was
[6] John 1:1-5 – In the beginning was Wisdom and Wisdom was life
[7] Proverbs 3:19-20 – God used Wisdom, Understanding and Knowledge
when He founded the earth
[8] Job 28:23-27 - He SAW IT and DECLARED IT; He ESTABLISHED IT, and SEARCHED IT out
[9] 1 Corinthians 2:6-8 – There is a Wisdom of God that has been hidden
secret from old
[10] Matthew 13:11 – To you it has been given to
know the Secret Wisdom of the kingdom of heaven
[11] Matthew 16:16-17 – There is A wisdom that is revealed only by the Holy
Spirit
[12] Colossians 1:26-28 – Greatest Wisdom mystery now revealed; Jesus Christ
[13] 1 John 5:20 - God has given us understanding -- Deuteronomy 4:5-6 – Keep God’s laws and
gain Wisdom & Understanding
[14] James 3:17 – Wisdom is pure peaceable gentle
impartial and sincere
[15] 1 Kings 3:9 – Wisdom brings DISCERNMENT
between good and evil
[16] Philippians 1:9-11 - KNOWLEDGE
and DISCERNMENT grows with LOVE -- Ephesians 3:14-19 – Hearts
rooted in LOVE gives Wisdom -- Mark
12:32-34 – LOVE God with all
your heart, understanding & strength
[17] Proverbs 8:6-9 – Wisdom speaks truth, righteousness understanding
[18] Luke 1:17 – Wisdom prepares and makes ready a
people for Christ
[19] Deuteronomy 32:29 - Wisdom discerns the way to live your life
[20] Daniel 12:3 – Our Wisdom will turn many to
righteousness
[21] Deuteronomy 4:35-36 - We hear His voice and are disciplined
[22] Numbers 27:21 – Wisdom seeks God’s direction going & coming
[23] Proverbs 17:24 - Wisdom handles matters on
the inside before turning outside
[24] Proverbs 24:13-14 – Wisdom is food for the Soul; Visions are established
[25] Proverbs 24:3-4 – Wisdom builds project;
Knowledge pays for it
[26] Proverbs 16:25 – There is a way that seem right; but its end is
the way to death
[27] Proverbs 18:1 – You Isolate yourself from godly council in order to seek your own desires
[28] Proverbs 1:26-28 – I will laugh at your calamity and not answer
[29] Proverbs 1:29-32 – Fools will eat the fruit of
their ways -- Proverbs 1:20-25 – You refused to listen; you Ignored my
Counsel
[30] Luke 16:8 – The Sons of this World are shrewder
than Believers
[31] Colossians 2:8 - Avoid empty deceit and human traditions
[32] Isaiah 29:14-16 – Evil men’s wisdom will be hidden & perish
[33] Ecclesiastes 10:10 – Wisdom sharpens a dull ax
[34] Proverbs 13:15-16 – Without Favor from the
Lord; the road is hard to travel
[35] John 8:32 – Not knowing “God’s Will” binds your vision & efforts
[36] Proverbs 13:14 – Wisdom keeps you from falling
into Satan’s snares -- 2 Corinthians 2:11 – Do
not be ignorant of the Ways of Satan
[37] 1 Timothy 6:20 - Guard the wisdom that has been entrusted to you --
Proverbs 4:13-22 – Keep and Guard Wisdom; Life and Healing
[38] Proverbs 19:8 – Protect Wisdom like it was
your own body
[39] Genesis 3:5-6 – Painful Wisdom comes through
disobedience
[40] Job 32:9 – Being old and aged is not necessarily wise
[41] Proverbs 2:9-15 – Wisdom of man is evil,
perverted and devious
[42] Proverbs 8:12 – Wisdom finds knowledge of witty inventions
[43] Proverbs 8:13 – Wisdom hates evil, pride & perverted
speech.
[44] Proverbs 3:5 – Wisdom trusts God, not your own understanding
[45] 1 Corinthians 2:12-16 – We have received THE MIND OF CHRIST
[46] Romans 8:29 - We are predestined to be
conformed to the Image of Jesus Christ
[47] Isaiah 11:2 – We have the SPIRIT OF
GOD
[48] Ephesians 1:17 – I pray the Father of glory, may give to you the SPIRIT OF
WISDOM and
revelation in the knowledge of Him,
[49] Exodus 31:3 - I have filled him with the SPIRIT OF
UNDERSTANDING
[50] Isaiah 11:2 - THE SPIRIT OF COUNSEL AND MIGHT shall rest upon him
[51] Isaiah 11:2 - THE SPIRIT OF KNOWLEDGE and of the fear of the LORD
[52] 2 Corinthians 7:1 - THE
SPIRIT OF REVERENCE for God -- 2 Timothy 1:7 – The SPIRIT OF POWER, LOVE AND SELF-CONTROL
[53] Ephesians 4:13 – We have not yet attained the FULL MEASURE of Christ
-- Colossians 3:10 – Our new self is being renewed in its knowledge
[54] Ephesians 4:11-12 – Wisdom is to equip the saints
for the Work
[55] Isaiah 33:6 – A treasure of stability is wisdom
and Knowledge
[56] 1 Thessalonians 5:4-5 –
We have become children of the light, we are not of the night or of the
darkness
[57] 1 Corinthians 14:20 – We are not to stay Children in our thinking, but to
mature in our wisdom
[58] 1 Timothy 2:4 – God
desires all people to come to the knowledge of His Truth
[59] 1 Corinthians 2:11 – The Spirit knows the THOUGHTS OF GOD
[60] Ephesians 6:18-20 – BOLDLY
PROCLAIM the Mystery
of the Gospel
[61] Psalm 119:80 – Wisdom and Knowledge gives a FIRM FOUNDATION to speak with confidence
[62] James 3:13 - Wisdom operates in GENTLENESS
[63] Psalm 25:8-14 – Wisdom INSTRUCTS,
LEADS and befriends the
humble
[64] Acts 6:10 – WISDOM OVERCOMES CONFUSION &
CONTENTIONS
[65] Romans 16:19 - Gives KNOWLEDGE
OF GOOD AND EVIL
[66] Job 28:20 – Where does Wisdom and
Understanding come from? -- Job 28:12-19 – Where
can Wisdom & Understanding be found?
[67] 1 Kings 3:7 – Petition God for direction in going
in and out
[68] Judges 20:18 - Inquire of God’s wisdom on your going
and coming
[69] 2 Chronicles 1:10 – Petition God for Wisdom and
Knowledge to lead
[70] Daniel 1:17 – Petition God for skills, and understanding
of visions and dreams
[71] Jeremiah 8:9 – The wise who reject The Word have no wisdom
[72] 1 John 4:6 – A man that will NOT LISTEN is not of God
[73] Proverbs 21:11 – A wise man gains knowledge when corrected.
[74] Ecclesiastes 7:21-22 – A wise man does not
strike out at others
[75] John 10:14 – Wise leaders know their workers and they know him
[76] John 10:4 – The wise operate in Love and his voice trusted and they
follow him
[77] 1 Corinthians 8:3 – If you love God, people will
know it.
[78] Proverbs 16:16-24 – Wisdom is better than making money
[79] Philippians 3:7-10 – Wisdom is nothing
compared to Jesus Christ
[80] James 1:5 – ASK God for Wisdom and Receive
Generously
[81] 1 Corenthians 8:3 - If
anyone loves God, he is known by God
[82] Matthew 11:25 – You don’t have to figure it out; It’s revealed
[83] Proverbs 2:1-2 – Place God’s commandment in your Spirit
[84] Psalm 119:66 – Ask Him to teach you His
good JUDGMENT
and KNOWLEDGE
[85] Ecclesiastes 2:26 – Doing what’s right brings JOY and Wisdom
[86] Proverbs 2:6-8 – We must walk upright to receive Understanding
[87] 1 Kings 8:36 – CONFESS
your sins and receive the inheritance of wisdom
[88] Exodus 4:11-12 – Ask God to TEACH YOU what to say
[89] Job 34:32 – Confess your sin AND DO NOT DO IT ANYMORE
[90] Psalm 139:24 – Ask God to SEARCH YOU for any wickedness
[91] Psalm 39:4 – Confess your weakness and
dependence on God
[92] Psalm 119:19 – Remind God you know that
the earth is not your home
[93] Psalm 31:3 – Remind God He is your
fortress; your guide -- Proverbs
3:6 - Acknowledge him and He will make your path straight
[94] Psalm 119:33-34 – Vow to God to Keep His Way UNTIL YOU DIE
[95] Psalm 90:12 – Pray to use your wisdom for His glory until you die
[96] Psalm 119:12 – As you pray; BLESS GOD
[97] Proverbs 18:15 – Ask God for a prudent intelligent Heart
[98] Colossians 4:2 – Pray, Observe, and Give
Thanks to God
[99] John 8:12 – Wisdom follows the Words of God and gains light of Life
[100] Psalm 111:10 – Ask God to help you to DO THE WORD, to gain wisdom -- John 7:17 – Doing
“God’s Will” brings discernment.
[101] John 17:6, 26 – We have been given to Jesus to receive His Love
[102] John 18:37 – When we seek truth; we are
seeking Jesus for He is Truth
[103] John 16:13-14 – The Holy Spirit will guide us into ALL TRUTH
[104] John 8:31 – Wisdom comes by abiding in God’s
Word
[105] Proverbs 1:5 – Good listeners increase learning; obtain guidance
[106] Job 12:12 – Seek the older generation for Wisdom -- Job 8:8 – Consider
what the “Fathers of Old” have searched out
[107] Proverbs 2:3-5 – Seek Wisdom like it’s a hidden treasure
[108] Proverbs 24:6-7 – In the multitude of
counselors there is Wisdom -- Proverbs 15:21-22 – Without Counsel;
purposes are disappointed
[109] Proverbs 19:20 – LISTEN ACCEPT and
APPLY wise instructions and gain Wisdom
-- Matthew 7:24-27 – A wise man knows God’s ways and
does them
[110] Proverbs 2:2 – Listen to Wisdom and then DO IT
[111] Proverbs 17:10 – A man with Wisdom will
receive a rebuke -- Romans 15:14 – Wisdom
allows INSTRUCTION & CORRECTION
[112] Proverbs 20:18 – Every plan should be established by wise counsel
[113] Matthew 25:1-13 - PLAN YOUR WORK, THEN WORK
YOUR PLAN
[114] Psalm 43:3 – Ask God to send into your
path that are people full of light & truth
[115] Colossians 4:3-4 – Ask God for a door to
open for you to share the mysteries of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
[116] Psalm 25:4-5 – Ask God to teach you to be
patient
[117] Psalm 27:11 – Ask God to make your
decisions plain and simple
[118] Psalm 119:27 - Ask God help you understand
His basic concepts
[119] Psalm 86:11 – Ask God to knit your heart
with reverence of Him
[120] Colossians 2:1-3 – Have concern for those not
yet knitted to Christ
[121] Ephesians 1:16-19 – Pray for others to
receive God’s Wisdom
[122] Colossians 1:9 – Pray continually for
the body of Christ to be filled with Wisdom
[123] Proverbs 4:4-6 – Love and obey Wisdom,
have Insight and LIVE
[124] Proverbs 23:19 – Listen to what you have put
in your Spirit -- Isaiah 30:21 - Our Spirit will tell us which way to go
[125] 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 – Mysteries of God are
Spiritually received
[126] Proverbs 23:12 – From the heart, apply knowledge & instruction
[127] Matthew 6:22 – Be singleness of mind and heart
[128] Luke 11:34-36 – A divided heart leads to darkness
[129] Ecclesiastes 2:1-26 – Apart from the Wisdom
of God; all is vain
[130] Proverbs 3:21 – Continually put God’s word in your heart & mind
[131]
1 Corinthians 3:18 – There is always still more
to learn
[132] 1 Corinthians 1:17-26 – Many Wise completely
miss God’s calling
[134] Jeremiah 9:23-24 – Don’t glory in your own wisdom, but the lords
[135] Proverbs 8:1-3 - Wisdom is shouted from the High places
[136] Job 12:11– Wisdom comes from hearing and
tasting the Word
[137] Isaiah 29:24 – The wayward man can come to Wisdom
[138] Isaiah 11:9 – The earth is full of wisdom and knowledge
[139] Job 12:7-10 – Wisdom can be learned from all of creations
[140] 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 - The Holy Spirit
reveals the Wisdom of God
[141] Isaiah 2:3 - Wisdom comes from learning His
ways, His path
[142] John 17:2-8 - The Words of Christ were given to us for Wisdom
[143] Ecclesiastes 9:13-18 – Wise men’s words are heard in the quiet
[144] Proverbs 21:22 – A Wise man scales the corporate walls with truth
[145] Proverbs 10:8-21 – It takes a beating to hush a
babbling Fool
[146] Proverbs 11:12 – Fools always have a conflict
going on
[147] Proverbs 30:2 – A Brute lacks understanding
[148] Proverbs 12:1-15 – A self-righteous fool is ensnared by his own words
[149] Proverbs 9:9 – A wise man will receive
instruction and be wiser -- Proverbs 9:8 – Correct
a wise man and he will love you
[150] Proverbs 17:10 – A wise man receives
correction with just a whisper
[151] Proverbs 15:7 - The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the
hearts of fools
[152] Proverbs 14:6-33 – Get away from bragging foolish
men
[153] Proverbs 28:5-7 – Men of wisdom
understands Laws of Justice
[154] 1 Corinthians 13:11 – As more insight is
received; more is required of you
[155] 2 Corinthians 8:7 – Excel in Faith, Love,
Grace and Compassion
[156] Ephesians 5:15-17 – THE WISE WILL
REDEEM THEIR TIME
[157] Proverbs 7:2-4 – Wrap Wisdom around
you like your family
[158] Ecclesiastes 12:11 – Wise men’s words are nails holding mystery
[159] Daniel 2:23 – Give praise and thanks to God for Wisdom
[160] 2 Peter 1:8 – Wisdom keeps you
abounding in fruitfulness
[161] 2 Timothy 3:15 – Teach your children Wisdom;
receive Salvation
[162] Proverbs 4:10-12 - Wisdom add years to
your life; not stumble
[163] Proverbs 4:7 - Whatever you get, get insight and get wisdom
[164] Luke 7:35 – Look at the fruit of your decisions
[165] Matthew 11:19 - Wisdom is made clear by its
works; Do the Word
[166] 1 John 2:20 – You have been anointed with knowledge and Wisdom
[167] 1 John 2:27 – Abide in the anointing and be instructed in truth
[168] Proverbs 22:17-21 – Listen – Retain - Speak –
Trust - Apply
[169] Romans 1:19-20 – Clearly perceive HIS DIVINE ATTRIBUTES
[170] Job 12:22 – Discover the DEEP
THINGS of God
[171] Philippians 3:15 – You will be REVEALED
worldly matters
[173] Proverbs 8:19 – Become FRUITFUL and it will be better than silver and gold
[174] Proverbs 8:10-11 – INSTRUCTION
Knowledge and Wisdom; wealth cannot compare
[175] Proverbs 3:17 – Live in PLEASANTNESS and walk in PEACE
[176] Ecclesiastes 8:1-5 – KNOWLEDGE of the WHEN and HOW
[177] Proverbs 9:11 – You will be given a LONGER
LIFE
[178] Proverbs 3:16 – Receive RICHES and HONOR
[179] Proverbs 3:23 – You will WALK
SECURELY and NOT STUMBLE
[180] Proverbs 3:24 – You will NOT BE AFRAID;
you will HAVE A SWEET SLEEP
[181] Proverbs 4:8-9 – You will receive HONOR
and a CROWN OF GLORY
[182] Hosea 6:3 – UNDERSTANDING
of the PAST and the FUTURE
[183] Proverbs 3:13-15 – Obtain HAPPINESS
you can’t compare
[184] 2 Peter 1:2-5 – OVERCOME
desires for SELF-SATISFACTION
[185] Proverbs 3:18 – Wisdom becomes A TREE
OF LIFE to you
[186] Matthew 22:14 – Many are called, but few are chosen
[187] 2 Timothy 2:15 - Study to show
yourself approved unto God
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