WISDOM: THE WAY TO LIFE

TEXT: PROVERBS 3: 13-18

“Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,
 for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.

 She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.
 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honour.
Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.”

Wisdom is the right application of knowledge. Knowledge on the other hand is information gained through experience and acquaintance. It is possible for one to be knowledgeable and lack wisdom, but not the other way round.

For instance, you can be knowledgeable in how to drive a car, but it is your wisdom that will tell you not to overtake another car at a bend or at a dangerous spot.

Go wants us to be wise. The book of James 1:5 emphasised the importance of wisdom by admonishing that whoever lacks wisdom should ask God who gives generously to all without finding fault.

The right place to get wisdom is from the almighty God that gives liberally. Any wisdom gotten from any other source is foolishness as the Bible tells us in 1 Corinthians 3:19.

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom, and in all thy getting; get understanding (Proverbs 4:7).

The place of wisdom for godly and successful living cannot be overemphasised.to live and to have good success, you need wisdom. To walk with God and be blameless, you need wisdom. For divine direction and guidance; you need wisdom. For supernatural healing and sound health’ wisdom must come to play. To live in this sinful and perverted world gloriously, the wisdom of God must be evident in your life. Nothing can be achieved without wisdom, no matter how knowledgeable you are- you need wisdom in other to be able to apply your wisdom in the right way.

Having knowledge without wisdom is like using a dull axe to cut a tree- it involves using greater strength and energy; and achieving less success.

“Using a dull axe requires great strength, so sharpen the blade. That is the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed.” (Eccl. 10:10).

Our text in Proverbs 3: 13:18 highlighted some of the benefits of wisdom:

·        Wisdom makes you the blessed of the Lord

·        You will be valued more than gold

·        You will be profitable

·        You will be more precious than rubies

·        Wisdom guarantees you long life

·        Wisdom gives you riches and honour

·        Wisdom gives you peace of mind

·        Wisdom makes you a blessing to your generation

·        Wisdom protects you (Prov. 4:6)

·        Wisdom exalts you (Prov. 4:8)

I I pray the wisdom of God will reign in our lives in Jesus name. Shalom!

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