Wisdom

God’s Word is Sweet - Psalms 119:97 – 119:104 (commentary)

1. The key to superior wisdom is love for the Word of God. “O how I love Thy law” (v. 97).2. The measure of superior wisdom can be compared to: a. The wisdom of my enem …

The title, purpose and motto of the book - Proverbs 1:1 – 1:7 (commentary)

This book is compiled by Solomon, David’s wise, wealthy and famous son who was his successor to Israel’s throne (v. 1). He was David’s 10th son. It’s purpose in general is to help us acquire and apply God’s wisdom to the decisions and activities of daily life. Proverbs was writte …

The high value of wisdom - Proverbs 3:13 – 3:20 (commentary)

Happy is the person who finds wisdom and gains understanding (v. 1). No precious jewels or earthly treasures are worthy to be compared with true wisdom, whether in time or eternity (vv. 14-15). We must make wisdom our business; we must be willing to part with everything we have t …

An exhortation to acquire wisdom - Proverbs 4:1 – 4:9 (commentary)

In this passage the key thought is to get wisdom and to get understanding (vv. 5,7). It starts out by saying listen to your father’s instruction (v. 1); that he is giving you good teaching (v. 2), just as his father and mother had given him (vv. 3-4). If you prize wisdom it will …

Wisdom offers her service to all - Proverbs 8:1 – 8:11 (commentary)

In chapter seven  we read how the adulteress went out in the streets to seduce the young man. Now  we see how wisdom, like a virtuous woman, is seen crying in the streets offering services to all who will receive them:Where she cries - in “high places” and at …

The way of wisdom - Proverbs 9:1 – 9:12 (commentary)

In this chapter we are informed that wisdom has built her house and invites men to come to the banquet she has prepared (vv. 1-6). The seven pillars suggest the splendor of the house (v. 1). Wisdom provides an elaborate banquet for all who will come. Animals have been slain, and …

How to Have Spiritual Wisdom - I Corinthians 2:6 – 2:9 (commentary)

Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you would have preferred to talk. You don’t have to be listed in Who’s Who to know what’s what. Wisdom is being spiritually opportunistic (Eph. 5:16-17). A wise man learns by the experience of others. An ordi …

Avoid Worldly Wisdom - I Corinthians 3:16 – 3:23 (commentary)

Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit and not some building or temple where the believers meet as it was in Old Testament days. Paul is warning the Corinthian believers that if they use cheap materials in building the temple, God will destroy it (vv. 16-17). The buil …

Heavenly Verses Demonic Wisdom - James 3:13 – 3:18 (commentary)

The question is asked, “Who is a wise man and equipped with knowledge among you” (v. 13)? Whoever is, will show that in his daily living that God is in control of His life. Godly wisdom produces meekness, which is power under God’s control. In this passage w …

Wisdom Gives Strength and Security - Proverbs 21:22 – 21:31 (commentary)

It is not physical strength alone that gives us the ability to break through seemingly impossible positions. Wisdom gives strength and security (v. 22). This lesson is very important for us to learn when we are up against spiritual foes. Unwise words however true they may be …