How to Grow in Wisdom

In the Bible, Solomon was the wisest of all men, excluding Jesus. He prayed to God for wisdom and it was bestowed upon him. Today, many people also seek wisdom in their day-to-day affairs. This article will look at the book of Proverbs in the Bible that is full of wisdom and experience from Solomon. Always seek how you can apply what you read in the Bibleand ask the Holy Spirit to give you understanding.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Bible

1. People need to have a right attitude and approach to life to grow in wisdom. Proverbs 9:10 says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. God will grant His wisdom to those who seek Him, just as He granted it to Solomon. In Proverbs, several verses talk of obtaining wisdom such as:
   * Proverbs 4:7 (Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding) shows to make it a top priority.
   * Proverbs 6:6 (Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!) shows that observing the wise is a great way to get wisdom.
   * Proverbs 13:20 (He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm) shows that associating with the wise is good.
   * Proverbs 19:20 (Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise) shows accepting instruction is helpful.
   * Proverbs 15:31 (He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise) shows accepting correction will also be helpful in the growing process of wisdom.
2. There are words of wisdom given in Proverbs for the wise in relation to their attitude and what they are to do with the wisdom:
   * Proverbs 23:19 (Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path) speaks about the attitude and focus those with wisdom should have.
   * Proverbs 10:14 (Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin) shows the wise are to store up wisdom.
   * Proverbs 15:7 (The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools) shows that wisdom should be spread.
   * Proverbs 11:2 (When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom) tells that humility is important in wisdom.
   * Proverbs 13:10 (Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice) shows that it is wise to take advice.
3. You will be greatly rewarded in seeking wisdom from God. Proverbs 9:12 says, "If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you." Wisdom not only blesses you, but those around you.

Tips & Warnings

• Highlight areas in Proverbs that speak to you. Pray that you may accomplish and apply the wisdom to your life.