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Where Do I find Wisdom? What is Wisdom and Understanding? A Parable of Job

by Lakella Davenport 
02/16/21
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Where Do I find Wisdom? What is Wisdom and Understanding? A Parable of Job

 Proverbs 4:7 (KJV)- Wisdom is the principal thing therefore get wisdom and with all thy getting get understanding.

 What exactly does it mean to be wise biblically and in general? Wise people in general are those who are known to possess a lot of common sense. To be wise one must have knowledge. What knowledge must one have to be wise? The answer is knowledge of Jesus Christ. We acquire Godly wisdom when we believe and learn of the nature of Christ. When we imitate the nature of Christ’s mind and his actions toward his fellow man by loving and serving others unconditionally we obtain this wisdom. According to Job 28: verses 15-18, wisdom or Godly wisdom is something that cannot be bought with silver or gold. The price of wisdom is far above that of silver, gold, rubies, or your finest pearls. Jesus paid the price for us to receive Godly wisdom. Godly wisdom involves instruction, guidance and obedience in God’s word through leadership of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Jesus is the manifestation of that Godly wisdom.

As Christians we all have the mind of Christ. To have the mind of Christ is to have access to Godly knowledge or wisdom. Wisdom can only be found through knowledge of Jesus Christ and through careful study and understanding of the word of God through instruction received by the Holy Spirit which dwells in us. For the Holy Spirit can teach us all things and bring all things to our remembrance (John 14:26). Having that Godly consciousness that the Holy Spirit provides is critical to leading a holy spirit filled life (John 16: 7-10). A holy life is one that glorifies God in all that you do.

According to Job 28:23, God knows where wisdom can be found. God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof. And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord that is wisdom: and to depart from evil is understanding (Job 28:28).  Lakella loves God.