The dictionary informs us that wisdom is the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting. The word "wisdom" is mentioned 222 times in the Hebrew Bible. True wisdom is a gift from God. Jesus is wisdom, as stated in 1 Corinthians 1:30 below:
"But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification. and redemption."
"True wisdom is the knowledge of Divine things, rightly used."
"Wisdom is the power to see and the inclination to choose the best and highest goal, together with the surest means of attaining it." - J.I. Packer
The book of Proverbs is best known for its wisdom. I recommend you read all of it, and especially chapter 8 of Proverbs.
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding." - Proverbs 9:10
We are only wise when we turn to God and reverently fear Him and go to Him about all decisions that need to be made; asking for the Holy Spirit to guide us and to give us strength and endurance. He will enable us to deal rightly in all matters, when we seek to know His will and to follow through by obeying Him and doing His will, not ours. We need to develop a close, personal, intimate, love relationship with God through Jesus Christ in order to know His will and to obey Him. You must communicate with someone in order to build a relationship. The same is true of the heavenly Father. Go to Him often in prayer, and study His Holy Word to, in turn, listen to Him speak through His written Word. As you come to know the Lord more and more, you will obey Him out of love, and you will surrender your life and your very being to Him.
Andrew Murray says, "Abiding in Him, His wisdom will come to you as a spontaneous outflow of a life rooted in Him." Following is an 11 minute audio sermon by Murray about abiding in Christ as your wisdom:
The late pastor, Chuck Smith, gives the benefits of wisdom in the following 25 minute audio sermon.
In pastor Smith's sermon above, he mentions how experience is often the best teacher, especially when raising children. We learn wisdom when we make mistakes and thereby learn what to avoid in the future.
We also learn wisdom by reading the Scriptures ....a really deep, serious study of God's Word.
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." - James 1:5
To acquire wisdom, go to the good Lord in prayer and ask Him to give you wisdom. God is a giver. If you are a believer and in good standing with Him, He will grant your petition. That is, if you ask in faith. Remember, the doubting man dishonors God. Therefore if we do not have faith, we should not expect God to answer us. (James 1:6,7).
In making decisions, we should always endeavor to make them in a manner that glorifies God. Always ask yourself what the Bible says about the problem. Talk to your pastor or a mature believer and ask them if they can help you to more fully understand just what God's Word says about the matter you are concerned about; the decision you need to make. Also, you may go by your past experiences to help you make a decision. And, again, go to the Lord in prayer for help.
Ask yourself if this decision will keep you from a good witness for the Lord. We need to honor God and bring Him glory in all that we do and say. Consider all options and, again, take it to the Lord in prayer.
The most important decision anyone can make is the one that determines their eternal destiny.....heaven or hell. If you are a true believer and have been born again (John 3:3) and you are putting God first in your life, then you will have heaven to look forward to. But beware if you are putting off coming to the Lord in faith; refusing to believe in Jesus as your Savior. Think about it: Eternity is a long time to spend it in the wrong place, and suffering unbearable torment at that.
We are living in the last days the Bible prophesied about; current events are evidence that we are, indeed, in the very last hour of this present age. Read Ezekiel 38 and 39 for starters; all the countries are now coming against Israel (as prophesied) in an effort to annihilate her. Israel is God's prophetic time clock; God will rescue His chosen people.
The fact that this is the last "hour" of the end times, should move everyone to turn to God and cry out to Him for deliverance. Unbelievers should repent of their sins, pray to the Lord for forgiveness, and believe with all their being that Jesus is the Savior and to put their faith and trust in Him. They need to also believe that He rose from the dead and is now in heaven to make intercession for us to the Father. (Romans 10:9,10,13).
Time is short.
Jesus will return soon to take true believers to heaven with Him in the Rapture of the Church.
Don't be left behind to face the torment and horrors of the 7 year Tribulation period and then afterwards hell itself, unless you repent first.
Jesus loves you !!
He will welcome you with open arms and pardon your sins, if you will only turn to Him in faith and belief and repentance.
We are living in the last days the Bible prophesied about; current events are evidence that we are, indeed, in the very last hour of this present age. Read Ezekiel 38 and 39 for starters; all the countries are now coming against Israel (as prophesied) in an effort to annihilate her. Israel is God's prophetic time clock; God will rescue His chosen people.
The fact that this is the last "hour" of the end times, should move everyone to turn to God and cry out to Him for deliverance. Unbelievers should repent of their sins, pray to the Lord for forgiveness, and believe with all their being that Jesus is the Savior and to put their faith and trust in Him. They need to also believe that He rose from the dead and is now in heaven to make intercession for us to the Father. (Romans 10:9,10,13).
Time is short.
Jesus will return soon to take true believers to heaven with Him in the Rapture of the Church.
Don't be left behind to face the torment and horrors of the 7 year Tribulation period and then afterwards hell itself, unless you repent first.
Jesus loves you !!
He will welcome you with open arms and pardon your sins, if you will only turn to Him in faith and belief and repentance.
"I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:" - Deuteronomy 30:19
Concerning end time events, Jesus said at Luke 21:28: "And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh."
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16
