Christian Wisdom

Wisdom is of great value to the Christian. Wisdom is not a level that can be attained; it is something that should be sought and strived for throughout a person’s life. God is very clear in His Word that He desires every Christian to gain wisdom. It’s through wisdom that a person can come to know God and grow closer to Him. Wisdom allows one to know more about God, His commands, and His will. Therefore, God speaks expressly in the Bible about the need for wisdom! Proverbs 4:7 states: “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: And with all thy getting get understanding.” God wants his children to have wisdom and benefit from it!

Every man in and of himself is simple. Simple, in the book of Proverbs, essentially means a “young, naïve person.” In other words, an unlearned person can be considered impressionable. Simplicity is not wrong in and of itself. However, a simple person who does not seek after wisdom will soon be corrupted and inclined to become a fool. A person will …show more content…
Wisdom teaches a person about God, and helps him to understand God more. Wisdom teaches us how to make proper life decisions. Wisdom also gives a practical perspective on life. It’s also apparent that God values wisdom, and, therefore, that should make it important to the Christian as well. However, wisdom has many benefits to add to the Christian’s life as well! Wisdom is key in one’s ability to experience a blessed and fruitful life. So, this presents the question: “What will wisdom do?”

First, it is evident that wisdom brings happiness. Finding satisfaction in life requires the earnest search for wisdom. There is no joy in living a simple or foolish life. The Bible explains that the end result of an unwise decision is devastating. If a person goes through their life making decisions that are not wise, they are bound for a life of misery and defeat. It is only through the power of God’s wisdom that a person can truly begin to understand