Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Proverbs 1 wisdom

I want to know God more. I want to know what He considers to be wise. I am seeking wisdom from other women around me to see what God has done in their lives, and wondering what wisdom God has given them. Wisdom, is it a gift? Is it learned? Is it something we have control over?

As far as I know, Proverbs is where wisdom is most elaborately depicted and explained.

Wisdom explained in Proverbs 1
ESV (The Message Version)
2 - to know wisdom and instruction (live well and right)
- understand words of insight (understand what life means and where it's going)
3 - receive instruction in wise dealing
4 - prudence, simple, knowledge, discretion
5 - hear, increase learning, obtain guidance
6 - understand a proverb
7 - fear the Lord (The message says to bow down to God)
8 - 19 - do not follow sinners or let others tempt you. (The more you get, the less you are)
33 - wise will dwell secure, be at ease, and not afraid of disaster. (you're in good hands)

God, let me live like this. Jesus, thank you for your example of wisdom and how to live and love. Holy Spirit, lead me in wisdom. Teach me to be wise. Show me what to read and who to go to for wisdom. God let this be really yours. Let me see these words as yours.


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