The Wisdom of God

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight,” Proverbs 9:10 (ESV). “The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil, pride, and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech,” Proverbs 8:13.

When we become born again by the Spirit of God, through the work of Jesus Christ on the cross, and the sovereign decree of God in eternity past, we fear for our souls. Once enlightened by the Holy Spirit, we understand that we have sinned against the Holy and righteous God. We begin to hate pride, arrogance, and perverted speech (EVIL). So, the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.

Webster's Unabridged Dictionary defines wisdom as “knowledge, and the capacity to make due use of it.” 

Once saved by the grace of God, we now have a basic knowledge of God. So, where do we find more knowledge of God? In the word of God, God has given us through his word all the knowledge we need to navigate this life and to store up riches in heaven for the next life. By His grace and mercy, we can seek out the wisdom to know Him more richly, more deeply than we could ever imagine. We have the word; we know how to gain knowledge through the word. How do we get more wisdom? When we are born again, we also are given a comforter, the Holy Spirit. One of the Holy Spirits' primary missions after salvation is to lead us into all truth.

“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come,” John 16:13.

 “The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him--the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD,” Isaiah 11:2.

The Spirit of God leads us into all truth. He is the Spirit of wisdom and understanding. As we study the word of God, we are to seek wisdom and understanding in the Holy Spirit of God. So, to be clear, we, through the Holy Spirit, by studying the word of God, can gain knowledge and put it to use. This is the dictionary definition of wisdom. This is how we seek the wisdom that can only come from God.

I have a systematic theology book here, and from time to time, I will use it as a guide. When it came to the wisdom of God. I wanted something more practical for those who might be starting in their Christian walk, and for those who are curious. I hope this doesn’t leave you with questions that I left unanswered. I honestly do desire to help you to seek the wisdom of God. If you are not born again, and you are feeling God’s call on your life. You should seek to know Christ. He is the only way,

“I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture”, John 10:9.

Seek Him while He may be found.

I am praying for you. Are you praying for me?