Proverbs 4:1-9
Romans 1:18-23
1 Cor 1:18-29.
What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom or understanding?
In the last blog we saw that wisdom is not simply a matter of obeying a set of rules. The application of wisdom has a spiritual element to it, a supernatural element if you like. So wisdom has the potential to give you “LIFE” and life in abundance, whereas trying to obey a set of rules just gives us a sense of burden because we, in all probability can’t keep them perfectly.
So wisdom is not knowledge it can involve knowledge but wisdom is the application of knowledge.to the best effect.
So how do we obtain wisdom (understanding)? Pr 4:1. Who is The Father? Does that not fit the theme of our blog?
How important is understanding for the reader? vv 4-9?
What is the ultimate test of wisdom? Romans 1:22
So, looking at the reference in 1 Cor we can see that wisdom is ultimately personified in Jesus. So if we are to have wisdom, we will be most wise if we abide in Christ and He abides in us. This involves truly listening to Jesus. Hearing His heartbeat through His word and applying it fresh to your mind and Spirit every day. And then our lives will reflect their true purpose which is bringing God the glory in all our thoughts and endevours.
So what have these passages said to you today, which is fresh and you can apply to your life?
Looking forward to tomorrow when I can process and attempt to answer the question: What is wisdom?
What is wisdom? You tell me, Lord! It’s the application of knowledge to the best effect..Proverbs 4:1: Listen! V10 Listen – accept what I say! V20: Pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words! Now we have a house cleaner so I’ll go into listening mode!