Proverbs 1:5-6 (LSB) 5 Let the wise man hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire guidance, 6 To understand a proverb and an enigma, The words of the wise and their riddles.
Wisdom does not come naturally. It is learned.
Some wisdom comes by way of life’s experiences; we try things. Sometimes we fail, and sometimes we succeed.
Our failures should be a learning experience. They show us what works and what does not work.
But many times, we can learn by drawing on the wisdom of others who are willing to share with us what they have learned. We acquire guidance.
This can often be the better way to learn many things because we are spared the heartache of failure on a repetitive basis.
But we must be willing to admit our ignorance and our shortcomings if we are to learn from others. Our pride must be laid aside and humility must be exercised.
This applies both to natural wisdom and wisdom gleaned from the word of God.
Some kinds of understanding do not come naturally or easily to us. They must be explained and expounded upon by others who are more knowledgeable.
If we are lacking wisdom, we must not be afraid to ask for it.
James 1:5 (NKJV) 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
The most important thing is that we do obtain wisdom. For without it, we are destined to live a life of repeated failures, mistakes, and a broken heart as we fall into the same pit repeatedly.
Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV) 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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