Who Among You Is Wise?
Definition: Wisdom is understanding and applying the knowledge I have to live my life in an appropriate way.
Main Idea: The kind of wisdom we have is revealed in and through our lives.
Four Ways the Kind of Wisdom We Have Is Revealed in and Through Our Lives:
- The kind of wisdom we have is revealed in the
of our wisdom – v. 15
Channels Through Which God Gives Us Wisdom:- Reverence
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom:" Proverbs 1:7
“When we see God for who he is—holy, awesome, living, sovereign—and embrace a proper fear of him, we are at the doorway of wisdom.” (Kent Hughes, 132)- Relationship
“It is from him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became the wisdom from God for us—our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption . . .” 1 Corinthians 1:30
- Revelation
“The instruction of the LORD is perfect, renewing one’s life; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making the inexperienced wise.” Psalm 19:7
“. . . and you know that from infancy you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.” 2 Timothy 3:15
- Request
“Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God—who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly—and it will be given to him.” James 1:5
- The kind of wisdom we have is revealed in the of our wisdom – vv. 14, 17
- The kind of wisdom we have is revealed in the of our wisdom – vv. 13-14
- The kind of wisdom we have is revealed in the of our wisdom – vv. 16, 18