How Do You Define It?

 Solomon asked for it.  

 It is defined as: The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting.

Countless individuals have talked about it, fewer actually have it. 

What is it? 

Wisdom. 

Wisdom is more than knowledge. More than experience. More than deep thoughts. 

It is the ability to know the truth, choose what is right, and value that which is eternal. 

Where do you get wisdom?

Solomon said:

 My son, accept my words. Store up my commands inside you. 
 Let your ears listen to wisdom. Apply your heart to understanding. 
 Call out for the ability to be wise. Cry out for understanding. 
 Look for it as you would look for silver.
 Search for it as you would search for hidden  treasure. 
 Then you will understand how to have respect for the Lord. 
 You will find out how to know God. 
 The Lord gives wisdom. 
 Knowledge and understanding come from His mouth. Proverb 2:1-6

Paul said:

 It is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of those who are wise. 
 I will do away with the cleverness of those who think they are so smart." —(Isaiah 29:14)
 Where is the wise person? Where is the educated person? Where are the great thinkers of this world? Hasn't God made the wisdom of the world foolish? God wisely planned that the world would not know him through its own wisdom. It pleased God to use the foolish things we preach to save those who believe. The foolish things of God are wiser than human wisdom. The weakness of God is stronger than human strength. 1 Corinthians 1:10-21,25

Wisdom is a gift from God, grounded in Christ, given by the Holy Spirit. It is shown through behaviors and words. It looks like the Fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22

All of the knowledge in the world will not make a fool wise. Wisdom grows as a disciple asks, searches, and knocks . . . Jesus said, "Everyone who asks will receive. He who searches will find. The door will be opened to the one who knocks." 

I am not someone who has lots of knowledge, and that's not something with which I concern myself. On the other hand, I do long for wisdom . . . to be able to discern those things which are true, right, and lasting. 

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