Growing in Wisdom

Proverbs 7-9; Romans 9

“I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion. To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech…The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

Proverbs 8:12, 13; 9:10

Wisdom begins with the knowledge that we are not God, but rather, we are created in his image for relationship and revelation. We need our Creator! Walking with God is at the center of discipleship as a lifestyle marked by wisdom. We hate what God hates, and we love what God loves. God loves humility, purity, faithfulness, justice, discretion, and self-control. Our character reveals our level of growth in wisdom. How we respond under pressure in the tests of life is often a truer measure of our character and wisdom than when we are theorizing about wisdom. 

With this biblical definition of wisdom, how would we score ourselves?

In what areas is the Lord inviting us to grow and develop?

“Lord Jesus, teach me your wisdom as we walk together, for your glory.”