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Key Verse
- Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. Proverbs 4:7 BSB
Benefits
- A wise man is strong1 Proverbs 24:5 AMP
Strong = force boldness might power
Epitome
- you are [imagining yourself] wiser than Daniel … Ezekiel 28:3 AMP
When God spoke to Satan about wisdom, He did not speak about Solomon (who had earthly wisdom) but Daniel (who had wisdom both earthly & spiritual). The former seen in his being in high positions for several Kings and the latter in his walk with God. Read: DANIEL
Attributes
- But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); then it is peace-loving, courteous (considerate, gentle). [It is willing to] yield to reason, full of compassion and good fruits; it is wholehearted and straightforward, impartial and unfeigned (free from doubts, wavering, and insincerity). James 3:17 AMPC
Those whom GOD considers Wise
1. Those who win souls
- The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise. Proverbs 11:30 NKJV
Other versions
- The fruit of the [consistently] righteous is a tree of life, And he who is wise captures and wins souls [for God—he gathers them for eternity]. Proverbs 11:30 AMP
Read: EVANGELISM
2. Those who seek GOD
- The Lord looks2 down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there are any who act wisely, who seek God. Psalms 14:2 NASB
- God looks down from heaven upon the sons of men To see if there is anyone who acts wisely, Who seeks after God. Psalms 53:2 NASB
Read: SEEK GOD
How to become Wise
- He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. Proverbs 13:20 KJV
- Go to the ant, O lazy one; Observe her ways and be wise, Which, having no chief, Overseer or ruler, She prepares her food in the summer And brings in her provisions [of food for the winter] in the harvest. Proverbs 6:6-8 AMP
Other versions
- He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise, But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm. Proverbs 13:20 AMP