WISER—Wiser Living
Solomon said, “Proverbs 4:7–8 (NLT) — 7 Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. 8 If you prize wisdom, she will make you great. Embrace her, and she will honor you.
1. What is __________________?
Wisdom: Seeing and responding to life from __ __.
Proverbs 14:12 (NASB95) — 12 There is a way which seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
2. What will __ do for me?
Proverbs 3:16–18 (NLT) — 16 She offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left. 17 She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying. 18 Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.
If you extract from that verse, there’s five benefits of wisdom.
- Number one is __.
- Wisdom also gives you __.
- Wisdom promises __.
- Another benefit of wisdom is __.
- Wisdom promises __.
3. How do I get wisdom?
- Read __ __.
Proverbs 1:2 (The Message) — 2 Written down so we’ll know how to live well and right, to understand what life means and where it’s going.
Proverbs 1:3 (NLT) — 3 Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair.
- Act on __ __.
Proverbs 7:1–2 (NLT) — 1 Follow my advice, my son; always treasure my commands. 2 Obey my commands and live! Guard my instructions as you guard your own eyes.
James 1:22 (Good Ne) — 22 Do not deceive yourselves by just listening to his word; instead, put it into practice.
- Get to __ __.
Proverbs 1:7 (The Message) — 7 Start with God—the first step in learning is bowing down to God; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.
Proverbs 9:10 (NLT) — 10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.
1 Corinthians 1:24 (NLT) — 24 But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.
Action Step: Make __ a life goal.