Author	Thread: Acquiring Wisdom
glory09 View Profile History	Acquiring Wisdom Posted : 23 Mar, 2011 02:08 AM Acquiring Wisdom Proverb 4:20-27 The most obvious source of godly wisdom is the Bible. You cannot think of a question or life circumstance about which God�s Word is silent. His principles for right character, conduct, and conversation apply to every situation and decision confronting human beings. We�re all able to recall times when we didn�t respond wisely. Those incidents can be traced back to one of two possibilities�either we didn�t know a certain biblical principle or we knew the principle that applied but chose to ignore or violate it. To ensure that we� are familiar with God�s standards and the importance of following them, we�ve got to dig into His Word. For example, suppose that you walk into the office and a coworker verbally assaults you with undeserved blame for a costly mistake. Your flesh and the world would have you respond in kind with anger and malice. But Luke 6:27-29 offers a different approach, that might go something like this: �Is there anything else? Thank you for telling me how you feel� (spoken gently). Knowledge comes from learning biblical principles; wisdom has to do with applying them. The Lord cautions us to keep His Word in our heart and in our heads so that we will heed His instructions (Ps. 119:11; Prov. 8:33). Wisdom is acquired as we pursue the Christian life�absorbing Scripture, doing what it says, and observing the result, which is for our good even when consequences appear less than favorable. Special classes aren�t required; God simply wants obedient hearts and a willing spirit. Post Reply
View Profile History	Acquiring Wisdom Posted : 23 Mar, 2011 05:01 AM Great post Glory, I just would like to add that without the Holy Spirit the Bible is gibberish. I believe it is the Holy Spirit that unfolds the Scriptures to us and not only shows us how to put it into practice, but also gives us the power to do so. It is the new creation, the one who is truly born again who is wise and disciplined, because they have the Spirit of God dwelling in them, (the ultimate teacher!) Post Reply
View Profile History	Acquiring Wisdom Posted : 23 Mar, 2011 08:21 AM Amen to that 2sparrows! I've enjoyed reading many of your posts... Post Reply
View Profile History	Acquiring Wisdom Posted : 23 Mar, 2011 02:27 PM Thanks for posting, glory. Post Reply
View Profile History	Acquiring Wisdom Posted : 23 Mar, 2011 07:02 PM Great post Glory. I love the Proverbs especially Proverbs chpater 1-14 wherein the wsie are compared and contrasted with the foolsih. Wisdom cries in the streets, and let's us all know that the beginning of spiritual wisdom and knowledge is the fear of God, become wisdom comes form God. It is not man's wisdom that counts, but God's wisdom that all Christian believers should seek after, because the foolish things that God could ever do are more wiser than any man could think of... and as Paul writes that God takes the foolish things of the world in men's eyes, to confound the wise. The mystery of wisdom and how she works in our lives as believers, should be our daily quest to understanding and seeking after God... Good post!:glow: Post Reply