How Can I Gain Wisdom?

This week’s story comes from the book of Proverbs. Proverbs is one of several books that fall under the category of poetry and wisdom. At least part of the book was written by Solomon, the wisest man to ever live. This book shares with its readers wisdom for godly living.

In the New Testament book of James, chapter one talks about trials Christians will face during this life and the importance of wisdom. Read James 1:5-6.

What should a believer who needs wisdom do?
Are you facing any difficult situations? Ask God to give you wisdom to handle them in a Christlike way.

Unfortunately, sickness is part of this world because of sin. Even Christians will deal with sickness until we reach heaven. Bad decisions can affect both our spiritual and physical health. But God’s Word does tell us in Proverbs 3:7-8 that when we fear and respect Him, and let Him guide us away from evil, we will have healthier lives.

Fear has more than one meaning. God is all-powerful, all-knowing and perfect. We should be afraid of doing things against God (sin), but we should also know He loves His children. We should respect God, our heavenly Father and Creator, and rest in the comfort of His love. Psalm 111:10 tells us that fearing the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

Proverbs 3:5 says we should trust God with all our heart and NOT lean on our understanding of how things work. Think about what this means and how you can apply it to your life. Now, write down three ways you can trust God with all your heart. Ask Him for His wisdom to help you make good choices.