True Wisdom
The Value of
Wisdom
Why are we told to
get wisdom?
“Wisdom is
supreme; therefore get wisdom.
Though it cost all you have, get
understanding.” Proverbs 4:7.
Note – Wisdom
implies the ability to judge soundly
and deal sagaciously. It is
knowledge, with the capacity to make
due use of it. One may have abundance
of knowledge and at the same time
possess little wisdom.
Of how much value
is wisdom?
“She is more
precious than rubies; nothing you
desire can compare with her.”
Proverbs 3:15.
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The
Source of Wisdom
Who gives wisdom?
“For the Lord
gives wisdom, and from his mouth
comes knowledge and
understanding.”
Proverbs 2:6.
How
may it be obtained?
“If any of you
lacks wisdom, he should ask God,
who gives generously to all without
finding fault, and it will be
given to him.” James 1:5.
When
Solomon became king, what did he ask
the Lord to give him?
“Give me wisdom
and knowledge, that I may lead
this people, for who is able to
govern this great people of
yours?” 2 Chronicles 1:10.
How
did the Lord regard this request?
“And the Lord
was pleased that Solomon had
asked for this.” 1 Kings 3:10.
How
was Solomon’s prayer answered?
“So God said to
him, “Since you have asked for
this and not for a long life or
wealth for yourself, nor 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 a 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
riches and honor – so that in
your lifetime you will have no equal
among kings.” Verses 11-13.
What
is the beginning of wisdom?
“The fear of
the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow his precepts have good
understanding. To him belongs eternal
praise.” Psalm 111:10.
By
what means was the psalmist made
wiser than his enemies?
“Your commands
make me wiser than my enemies,
for they are ever with me.”
Psalm 119:98
Why
did his understanding excel that of
his teachers?
“I have more
insight than all my teachers, for
I meditate on your statutes.”
Verse 99.
The
Effects of Wisdom
What blessings
follow the acquisition of wisdom?
“Esteem her, and
she will exalt you; embrace her, and she
will honor you. She will set a
garland of grace on your head and
present you with a crown of
splendor.”
Proverbs 4:8,9.
What
effect does wisdom have upon the
countenance?
“Who is like the
wise man? Who knows the explanation
of things? Wisdom brightens a
man’s face and changes its
hard appearance.” Ecclesiastes
8:1.
Are
great men always wise?
“It is not
only the old who are wise, not
only the aged who understand what is
right.”
Job 32:9.
Two
Kinds of Wisdom
In what did Christ
say the children of this world excel
the children of light?
“The master
commended the dishonest manager
because he had acted shrewdly. For the
people of this world are more shrewd
in dealing with their own kind than
are the people of the light.” Luke
16:8.
In what did the
apostle say he would have us wise,
and in what sample?
“Everyone has
heard about your obedience, so I am
full of joy over you; but I want
you to be wise about what is good,
and innocent about what is evil.”
Romans 16:19.
How many kinds of
wisdom are there?
“We do, however
speak a message of wisdom among the
mature, but not the wisdom of this
age or of the rulers of this age, who
are coming to nothing. No, we speak
of God’s secret wisdom that has
been hidden and that God destined for
our glory before time began.”
1 Corinthians 2:6,7.
How does God regard
worldly wisdom?
“For the wisdom
of this world is foolishness in
God’s sight. As it is
written: “He catches the wise in
their craftiness.” 1 Corinthians
3:19.
What
is the character of that wisdom which
comes from God?
“But the wisdom
that comes from heaven is first of
all pure; then peace-loving,
considerate, submissive, full of
mercy and good fruit, impartial and
sincere.” James 3:17.
What
wisdom are the Scriptures able to
give?
“And how from
infancy you have known the holy
Scriptures, which are able to make
you wise for salvation through faith
in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy
3:15.
