Bible Study

Title: What Is Wisdom?
Date: May 18, 2006
Topic(s): Christian Living/Situational
Scripture: Proverbs 16:16, James 1:5, Proverbs 3:7-8, James 3:17, Proverbs 2:6-19

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Often we define a person, who has a great deal of head knowledge or who has gained a lot of wealth, as wise. But is wisdom just about the ability to accumulate facts or money? Let's see how God's Word defines wisdom.

What Does God Say?

Solomon, supposedly the wisest man who ever lived, wrote: "How much better to get wisdom than gold, and understanding than silver! " (Proverbs 16:16, NLT). He also stated: "Don't be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn your back on evil. Then you will gain renewed health and vitality" (Proverbs 3:7-8, NLT).

James wrote: "But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no partiality and is always sincere " (James 3:17, NLT).

• Why do you think that Solomon valued wisdom more than gold or silver?
• What are some of the benefits that Solomon saw in wisdom?
• How does James describe wisdom?

My Thoughts

What type of wisdom do you honestly seek after the most--the world's type or biblical wisdom that brings life?

What do you think you need to do to gain the wisdom that Solomon and James are talking about (look also at James 1:5)?

My Part

This week spend some time reading Proverbs 2:6-19. Make a list of the ways that wisdom can benefit you. Put a star(s) by the way that is most relevant to your life right now.

Additional Scripture: Psalm 90:12, Psalm 111:10, Proverbs 2:6-9

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