Wisdom

Proverbs 2

I have read wisdom is the knowledge of what is right and true. I also heard someone tell me, wisdom is learning from past failures. The book of Proverbs defines wisdom by this, it is learning from discipline, learning from understanding, and how one passes on what was learned to other people. It is learning from your failures, the failures of others, and most importantly without having to fail, learn what God has to say and direction he gives through his word.

In this chapter of Proverbs we see some of the benefits of listening and learning from wisdom.

1) It is Fruitful to gain wisdom.

In verses 5-8 we see that God is the one who gives true wisdom and understanding. When you seek this wisdom it brings you into a right relationship with God, through Jesus Christ. Then we read that we have protection in this life (from making poor decisions and not giving into sin). Wisdom is something given by God, true understanding is a gift from God who graciously gives it.

2) Wisdom Directs Your Path

Throughout Proverbs we see the comparison and contrast of the wise person and the fool. The wise will make right decisions and the fool will make poor decisions. As theses are all practical points to apply in our lives, verses 9-11 show us that it is good for our lives to follow after God’s wisdom. In verse 9 is says, “Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, and every good path.  It is foolish to not want to have good direction in this life. The Bible is our road map to life which the Holy Spirit is our GPS. Seek the Lord and his wisdom and you can’t go wrong. You will not regret following after God and his wisdom. James 1:5 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given. Ask God today for his wisdom with every part of life and he will direct your path in the way of knowing what is right and wrong.