Adapted from work by Harold Bullock The Way of Wisdom Adapted from work by Harold Bullock

Wisdom Mockery Realm of the Foolish and Wicked

Mockery Involves making light of or ridiculing the ways of God or the things that are important to God The five fools of the Old Testament all mock holy matters in one way or another They are committed to pursuing their own goals independently of God and tend to have a scornful attitude about the things of God Like a questioning spirit

Wisdom Humility Mockery Realm of the Foolish and Wicked

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

Wisdom Mockery Realm of the Foolish and Wicked Fear of the Lord Humility Mockery Realm of the Foolish and Wicked

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Why do people do the things they do? People do what makes sense to them

The wise man?

James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

Doing right (good deeds) Humility The Wise Man Good life Doing right (good deeds) Humility

The wise plan?

I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, Proverbs 8:20,21 I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full.

I love those who love me; Prov 8:17 I love those who love me; And those who diligently seek me will find me. “I” is Wisdom personified as a woman 1 of 2 women in Proverbs

I [Wisdom] walk in the way of righteousness, Proverbs 8:20,21 I [Wisdom] walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full.

Walking in Wisdom: 3-D Success  The wise plan GOD: righteous GOAL: successful MAN: just

Wisdom is gained through: Prayer

James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Wisdom is gained through: Prayer Diligent search

Proverbs 2:3-5 and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.

I love those who love me; Prov 8:17 I love those who love me; And those who diligently seek me will find me.

Wisdom is gained through: Prayer Diligent search Word of God

2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

Wisdom is gained through: Prayer Diligent search Word of God Walking with the wise

He who walks with the wise grows wise, Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”

Wisdom is gained through: Prayer Diligent search Word of God Walking with the wise Heeding correction

Listen to advice and accept instruction, Proverbs 19:20 Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.

Proverbs 15:31-32 He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise. He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

Wisdom is gained through: Prayer Diligent search Word of God Walking with the wise Heeding correction Seeing the consequences of choices

Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; Proverbs 19:25 Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke a discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 24:30-32 I went past the field of the sluggard, past the vineyard of the man who lacks judgment; thorns had come up everywhere, the ground was covered with weeds, and the stone wall was in ruins. I applied my heart to what I observed and learned a lesson from what I saw:

Wisdom is gained through: Prayer Diligent search Word of God Walking with the wise Heeding correction Seeing the consequences of choices Looking at how God made the world

Proverbs 6:6-8 Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.

Job 12:7,8 “But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish of the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this?”

Wisdom is gained through: Prayer Diligent search Word of God Walking with the wise Heeding correction Seeing the consequences of choices Looking at how God made the world Buy it

Prov 8:10-11 “Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.”

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Prov 16:16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.

Buy the truth and do not sell it; Prov 23:23 Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding.

Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Prov 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

The wise man? Knows Jesus is the Way

Adapted from work by Harold Bullock The Way of Wisdom Adapted from work by Harold Bullock