1. THE FOUNDATION OF WISDOM
PROVERBS 1:7

2. Proverbs 1:7 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
Wisdom comes from GOD
Fear of the Lord  recognition of the need for wisdom Isaiah 6:1-5
Ask God for wisdom James 1:5-8
How does God give it? Directly, by the Holy Spirit? Through scripture? Through a variety of media?

3. Proverbs 1:7 But fools despise wisdom and instruction”
Knowledge = wisdom and instruction
V.7 is about a necessary condition for receiving wisdom – humility
1:7a Positive
1:7b Negative
We must desire God’s wisdom
Fear of God is the foundation of wisdom
ANTITHETICAL
PARALLELISM

4. How God Gives Wisdom Through scripture Prov. 1:1-6
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Through scripture Prov. 1:1-6
Through parents Prov. 1:8-9
From wise people Prov. 1:5; 11:14
Through personal diligence Prov. 2:1-9
Includes experience Prov. 1:20 anywhere
Better to observe others’ experiences and learn from them Prov. 21:11
Christ is our wisdom 1 Cor. 1:30