WONDERFUL
WISDOM
BREAD
1 My
son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, 2 turning your ear to wisdom and
applying your heart to understanding, 3 and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for
understanding, 4 and
if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, 5 then you will understand the
fear of the Lord and find the
knowledge of God. 6 For
the Lord gives wisdom, and from
his mouth come knowledge and understanding. 7 He holds victory in store for
the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, 8 for he guards the course of
the just and protects the way of his faithful ones. 9 Then you will understand what
is right and just and fair--every good path. 10 For wisdom will enter your
heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
Proverbs 2:1-10 (NIV)
13 Blessed
is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, 14 for she is more profitable
than silver and yields better returns than gold. 15 She is more precious than
rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. 16 Long life is in her right
hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. 17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace. 18 She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those
who lay hold of her will be blessed.
Proverbs 3:13-18 (NIV)
17 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. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace
raise a harvest of righteousness.
James 3:17-18 (NIV)
17 I
keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may
give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray also that the eyes of
your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he
has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and his incomparably great
power for us who believe.
Ephesians 1:17-19 (NIV)
2 My
purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that
they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may
know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and
knowledge.
Colossians 2:2-3 (NIV)
5 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 (NIV)
BUTTER
“His
wisdom’s vast, and knows no bounds, a deep where all our thoughts are drowned.” Isaac
Watts
“Most
of us go through life praying a little, planning a little, jockeying for
position, hoping but never being quite certain of anything, and always secretly
afraid that we will miss the way. There
is a better way. It is to repudiate our
own wisdom and take instead the infinite wisdom of God…..God has charged
Himself with full responsibility for our eternal happiness and stands ready to
take over the management of our lives the moment we turn in faith to Him.” A. W.
Tozer
“Wisdom is man’s true strength; and, under its guidance, he
best accomplishes the ends of his being.
Wisely handling the matter of life gives to humankind the richest
enjoyment, and presents the noblest occupation for his powers; hence, by it he
finds good in the fullest sense. Without
wisdom, man is as the wild ass’s colt, running here and there, wasting strength
which might be profitably employed.
Wisdom is the compass by which we are to steer across the trackless
waste of life; without it we are derelict vessels, the sport of winds and
waves.”
Charles H. Spurgeon
“The
doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of our own ignorance.” Charles H. Spurgeon
HEART SAVOR
- · Godly wisdom guides me right - always.
- · If I am lacking in wisdom I am to ask God Who generously gives what I am without.
- · Godly wisdom prevents my folly and my falling.
