1. Proverbs 2

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3. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
… whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.’

4. Prudence Knowledge Discretion To be able to read a situation
Make a sound and reasonable response to what is going on
Knowing what to say or do at a given time
Understanding how God, society and people work.
Recognising what is beneficial to individuals and society.
Prudence
Knowledge
Discretion

5. Obstacles to wisdom
Complacency
Prejudice
Feeling inadequate
Overthinking

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