Wisdom is a Person – Jesus Christ
” I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, And find out knowledge [and] discretion. Proverbs 8:12 (NKJV) Wisdom is not a thing but a Person and here in our opening verse, Wisdom
You have a Choice
1Wisdom has built her house, She has hewn out her seven pillars; 13A foolish woman is clamorous; [She is] simple, and knows nothing. Proverbs 9:1,13 (NKJV) In Proverbs 9 both
Life is a Picture of Wisdom
For whoever finds me finds life, And obtains favor from the LORD; But he who sins against me wrongs his own soul; All those who hate me love death.” Proverbs
Does God love only those who love Him?
I love those who love me, And those who seek me diligently will find me. Proverbs 8:17 (NKJV) The meaning of wisdom loving those that love it is, when we
Wisdom gives Authority and Power
By me kings reign, And rulers decree justice. By me princes rule, and nobles, All the judges of the earth. Proverbs 8:15-16(NKJV) The authority and power to rule not only
Seek God’s Counsel in all things
All the words of my mouth [are] with righteousness; Nothing crooked or perverse [is] in them. Proverbs 8:8 (NKJV) Righteousness is an expression of Wisdom. Paul says Christ Jesus is
To walk in the truth is to walk in wisdom
for I speak the truth and detest every kind of deception. Proverbs 8:7 (NLT) Wisdom speaks the truth and hates lies. James 3:14-15 (NKJV) But if you have bitter envy
Wisdom is All around You
Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice! On the hilltop along the road, she takes her stand at the crossroads. Proverbs 8:1-2(NLT) In Proverbs chapter 7,
Get acquainted with Wisdom and Live
Say to wisdom, “You [are] my sister,” And call understanding [your] nearest kin Proverbs 7:4(NKJV) Wisdom is likened to a close loving caring relative who is for your safety and well-being. On the other hand, foolishness is likened to an immoral woman set to
Hear the Word speaking with you
And [when] you awake, they will speak with you Proverbs 6:22c (NKJV) “They” referred to here are ” the father’s command and mother’s law” Proverbs 6:20, which is the Word