p roverbs 8. wisdomwisdom god is the source of wisdom, job 28:20-27 “the ability to live life...
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- P ROVERBS 8
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- WISDOMWISDOM God is the source of wisdom, Job 28:20-27 The ability to live life skillfully Prudent, skillful way of applying knowledge, Proverbs 1:1-4 2
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- WISDOMWISDOM Godly living requires wisdom, James 3:13 Wisdom is personified in Proverbs 8 She cries out to be heard and heeded Fools despise her, Proverbs 1:7 3
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- Wisdom Cries Out for Attention Proverbs 8:1-6 (1:20-22) To be wise we must want to hear wise counsel, Proverbs 1:5; 8:17 Heart matter, Proverbs 1:28-33; 2:10-11 Wisdom brings understanding and strength, Proverbs 8:12-16 Why we put our faith in Jesus, Colossians 2:3 5
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- Wisdoms Markers: Truth and Righteousness Proverbs 8:7-8 Fear God and hate evil, Proverbs 8:13 (1:7; 9:10) The fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding (Job 28:28) Wisdom obeys truth, Psalm 111:10 Warns all who do not choose to fear God, Proverbs 1:22, 29; 12:15 7
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- Wisdoms Markers: Truth and Righteousness Proverbs 8:7-8 Wisdom uses discretion toward God and men, Proverbs 8:12 Puts knowledge into prudent action, Proverbs 3:21-26 Christs counsel, Matthew 10:16 Skill in doing what is right, James 3:13-18 8
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- Wisdom is Plain and Right Proverbs 8:9 Understanding the Lord's will develops wisdom, Ephesians 5:17 Faith in His word, Colossians 1:9-10 Bold confidence in Gods truth, 2 Corinthians 3:12 Does not masquerade; Open, courageous to do what is right, Acts 4:20 11
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- Value Wisdom to Become Wise Proverbs 8:10-11 (18-21), 22-35 -Job observed mans search for riches and the priceless value of wisdom, Job 28 Devalue our wisdom and magnify Gods wisdom, 1 Corinthians 3:18-21 12
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- Value Wisdom to Become Wise Proverbs 8:10-11 (18-21), 22-35 Why we must value wisdom from above, Proverbs 8:22-35 God's companion before creation, 8:22-26 (Eph. 3:8-11) God's master craftsman at creation, 8:27-31; 3:19-20 Can be our companion and bring blessings, 8:32-35 (Matt. 7:24-25) 13
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- Fool Rejects Wisdom Proverbs 8:36 To reject Gods wisdom is sin, Romans 1:21-22 Moral offense against God that destroys us To hate Gods wisdom is to love death, Proverbs 1:32-33; Matthew 7:26-27 Complacency and self-satisfaction 14
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