The Amplified Bible describes wisdom as, “comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God”. The book of Proverbs talks much about wisdom, in fact Proverbs 1:2 says that the Proverbs were written in order to teach people about wisdom. Prov 1:5 states that those who are already wise will become even wiser. Furthermore, Prov 9:10 tells us that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (as already mentioned in an earlier blog). Proverbs chapter 4 really stresses the importance of getting wisdom, saying that if we do that it will cause us to be promoted and honored, along with many other benefits. In Proverbs chapters 8 and 9 we learn that wisdom will give us long life, cause us to speak excellent things and find us favor with God. It is better than money and jewels but using wisdom can cause us to become rich.

In the New Testament (Matt 7:24-26), Jesus tells us that the wise person builds his house on the rock (he hears and obeys the teaching of the Lord). Also, James says that humility and wisdom are actually tied together and will result in good works. “If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom” (James 3:13; NLT). From these scriptures we learn the importance of wisdom and if you feel like you need more wisdom in your life James 1:5 says we can ask God for it and He will give it liberally!