More Steps

Let’s look at three more steps to take in our pursuit and application of God’s wisdom.

 We must be determined to learn from the wise.
 
Proverbs 3:21; My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion;

Proverbs 13:20, "He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm."                                                                                            
 Proverbs 19:8; The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.

When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends.

D. We must be delivered from our foolishness.

Proverbs 10:23; A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

Proverbs 14:6; The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

Proverbs 17:24; A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.

E. We must be disciplined in what we value.

Proverbs 9:12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.

Proverbs 16:16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!

Proverbs 29:18; Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.

Solomon demonstrates to us that wisdom begins with having the right relationship with God. We need to have His heart and mind in dealing with the world around us. We must keep our focus on Him, worshipping the one true God. Do you value wisdom?

Have a good and Godly day.