1. Proverbs 1:1-6

2. What is Wisdom? The practical application of knowledge
Wisdom is the truths that appertain to correctly applying rote knowledge in difficult, demanding, or delicate situations.
But what else does the Bible have to say about wisdom?

3. The Need For Wisdom? So we won’t be foolish
Proverbs 9:6 “forsake foolishness”
Proverbs 26:3 “A rod for the fool’s back”
To get along in the world
Colossians 4:5 “walk in wisdom”
Matthew 10:16 “wise as serpents”
Proverbs 90:12; 8:12-21

4. Should be Desired Above All Earthly Things
Proverbs 8:11 “all the things once may desire cannot be compared”
Proverbs 16:16 “better to get wisdom than gold”
Proverbs 4:7 “wisdom is the principal thing”

5. The Source of Wisdom God is the source of all wisdom – Job 38:36
Miraculous Wisdom –
Solomon given wisdom miraculously- 1 Kings 4:29
Paul talks of miraculous wisdom – 1 Corinthians 12:8
Wisdom through prayer-
James discusses – James 1:5

6. The Source of Wisdom Wisdom through the Word-
Proverbs 1:1,2 – “know wisdom and instruction”
2 Timothy 3:15 – “able to make you wise for salvation”
2 Peter 3:15,16 “according to the wisdom given to him”
1 Corinthians 2:6,7 “the wisdom of God”

7. The Character of Wisdom
Wise in thing that are good – Romans 16:19
Full of good works –
James 3:13 – “done in the meekness of wisdom”
James 3:17 – “wisdom that is from above”
Proverbs 8:32-36 – “hear instruction and be wise…listens to me, Watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors”

8. In regard to Wisdom: We Need Wisdom Wisdom Comes from God
Let’s Seek the Wisdom From Above