How will having wisdom help me? - Wisdom - TouchPoints

Romans 12:2Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

1 Corinthians 1:20-21So where does this leave the philosophers, the scholars, and the world’s brilliant debaters? God has made the wisdom of this world look foolish. Since God in his wisdom saw to it that the world would never know him through human wisdom, he has used our foolish preaching to save those who believe.

2 Corinthians 10:4-5We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.

Wisdom transforms head knowledge into common sense action. Wisdom from God helps us develop a biblical outlook that penetrates the deceptive and distorted thinking of this world.

Psalm 111:10Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever!

Proverbs 9:10Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.

Having wisdom isn’t simply knowing facts and figures; it is understanding the filter through which those facts and figures should be applied. Wisdom recognizes that an all-powerful, all-knowing God has designed a moral universe with consequences for good or sinful choices. Wisdom begins with understanding our accountability to and our full dependence on our Creator. It isn’t what we know, but who we know.

1 Kings 3:9-10“Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours?” The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom.

The more responsibility we have, the more of God’s wisdom we need in order to do what is right.

Proverbs 3:21-26My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them, for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace. They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble. You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly. You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, for the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.

Wisdom will help preserve us from trouble and disaster. Wise people know the difference between right and wrong and consistently choose to do what is right, which often helps them avoid trouble. More than that, wisdom is choosing to apply God’s truth and principles to our daily relationships and situations.

Ecclesiastes 10:10Using a dull ax requires great strength, so sharpen the blade. That’s the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed.

Solomon sees the combination of our minds and experience as a sharp ax. If we are not attentive to experience and alert in our thinking, we will be dull in how we approach the task of living. Wisdom gives us an edge in planning and problem solving that will help us succeed.

Ephesians 5:15-20So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Wisdom helps us know how to live well. Among the things that demonstrate wisdom are our effective use of time, continual recognition that we live in evil days in a fallen world, decision-making based on our understanding God’s will, continual seeking to live by and being filled with the Holy Spirit, heartfelt worship, and a persistent attitude of gratitude to God based on all he has done for us.

Psalm 25:8-9The Lord is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray. He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way.

Proverbs 3:5-6Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

Proverbs 9:11-12Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life. If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit. If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer.

Proverbs 24:5The wise are mightier than the strong, and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger.

Wisdom will allow us to lead a longer, healthier, happier lives.

1 Corinthians 1:19As the Scriptures say, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and discard the intelligence of the intelligent.”

Spiritual wisdom allows us to know the difference between what the Bible says is wise and what the world claims to be wise.

Proverbs 5:1-6My son, pay attention to my wisdom; listen carefully to my wise counsel. Then you will show discernment, and your lips will express what you’ve learned. For the lips of an immoral woman are as sweet as honey, and her mouth is smoother than oil. But in the end she is as bitter as poison, as dangerous as a double-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave. For she cares nothing about the path to life. She staggers down a crooked trail and doesn’t realize it.

Wisdom gives us the discretion to deal with all challenging situations.

Matthew 7:24-27“Anyone who listens to my [Jesus’] teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash.”

Wisdom inspires confidence and prepares us for the most difficult of times. Foolishness leaves us at great risk, leaving us vulnerable to catastrophes.