
January 17, 2021
Wisdom
New Beginning
“Wisdom”
Proverbs 1:1-9
Wisdom
In what area of life do you need to grow in wisdom?
“The fear (awe) of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge (wisdom)…” –Proverbs 1:7
Wisdom comes from God through the awe of God.
Proverbs 1
Wisdom is…
1. Making right choices when there are no clear moral rules
“To know wisdom and instruction..” –Proverbs 1:2
2. Gained by walking with the wise
“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” –Proverbs 13:20
3. Learning from one’s mistakes
“Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats his folly.” –Proverbs 26:11
4. Suffering that God allows
“My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline or be weary of his reproof…” –Proverbs 3:11
In what area of life do you need to grow in wisdom?