And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. 耶 和 華 的 靈 必 住 在 他 身 上 ， 就 是 使 他 有 智 慧 和 聰 明 的 靈 ， 謀 略 和 能 力 的 靈 ， 知 識 和 敬 畏 耶 和 華 的 靈 。     espíritu de sabiduría y de entendimiento,     espíritu de consejo y de poder,     espíritu de conocimiento y de temor del Señor Isaiah 11:2 Wisdom is from GOD.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Fools despise wisdom & discipline. 敬 畏 耶 和 華 是 知 識 的 開 端 ； 愚 妄 人 藐 視 智 慧 和 訓 誨  El temor del Señor es el principio del conocimiento;     los *necios desprecian la sabiduría y la disciplina Proverbs 1:7

Wisdom is: Multicultural Multigenerational (Transcends time) Supreme Proper Perspective & Proper Action The characters: sinners, simple, fools, fathers- sons, Lady Wisdom vs. the Immoral woman

Wisdom deals with everything in life: Love, sex, money, business, loyalty, kindness, investments relationships, long life, common sense, wealth, work, laziness, righteousness, correction, hatred, speech, employers/ employees, honesty, judgment, wicked, the godly, cities, gossip, the way of the LORD, humility, decisions, grace, generosity, friends, rewards, inheritance, criticism, respect, death, peace, laughter, guilt, temper, nagging, knowledge, homes, marriage, children, advice, conflict in the home, kings, authority, justice, pride, destruction, poverty, enthusiasm, treasure, food, corruption, witnessing, plans, success, stealing, sacrifice, honour, competence, trust, strength, discretion, organization, matters of the heart, thinking, anxiety, prayer, blessing, adultery, charm, beauty, the helpless, advocacy, parenting, alcohol, addiction, greed, shame, security/ deposits, lending & borrowing, seasons, jokes, traps, deception, singing etc…

Proverbs 13:20 Walk with the wise and become wise, associate with fools and get into trouble

Proverbs 20:19 – a gossip goes around telling secrets so don't hang around with chatterers.

Proverbs 12:15 – The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man is he who listens to counsel.

Look for Mentoring Relationships: What to look for in a mentor. 1 Look for Mentoring Relationships: What to look for in a mentor? 1. Do they fear the LORD and obey God's Word? 2. Look at the FRUIT in their lives 3. Beware of those who are in ISOLATION 4. Do they learn to receive instruction & criticism from others - how do they respond Proverbs 12:15 – The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man is he who listens to counsel.

Proverbs 24:3 “Homes are built on the foundation of wisdom and understanding.”  ‘As for me & my house…’ (Josh 24) Honour covenant relationships

1. Pay Attention to Your Spouse

2. Show Affection For Your Spouse   “Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honouring each other.” Romans 12 :

3.Give Affirmation to Your Spouse Hebrews 3:13, “Encourage each other every day while it is today.” 

3 things you can affirm in your spouse: 1. Affirm their value 3 things you can affirm in your spouse: 1.  Affirm their value.  You can raise someone else in value as you appreciate them.  “A word of encouragement does wonders.”  Proverbs 12:25

2. You can affirm each other’s strengths 2.  You can affirm each other’s strengths.  Build each other up by praising each other’s strengths.

3.  Affirm each other’s ministry & what they are doing for God Romans 1:12 -“I want us to help each other with the faith that we have. Your faith will help me and my faith will help you.”

Proverbs 4:6 6 Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you.     Love her, and she will guard you. 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 honour you. Who are you going to pursue & fall in love with?