Wisdom for our Daily Life Activities Generalization – more to it than this, but a great place to start What its NOT – hard to understand, hard to find, can’t be received by ordinary people, kids, etc Will give a: definition, how its used, how to get it, where to find it, how it talks, who it’s for Definition: God’s thoughts/information/direction about a topic/situation/issue/desire/etc --Bible does this for us as part of God’s KNOWN will – HOW to live this life example: how to respond to offense/hurt – forgive and release, G will take vengenace --We need to seek specifically for our own life issues: school, business, ministry, purchases What does Wisdom do / benefits?: -Help to focus our faith and provide confidence going forward in our issue…because we have heard from God (definition) -Help us accomplish Gods will in our lives effectively -Directs our lifestyle in a manner that pleases God Prov 1:33 whoever listens to me (Wisdom) will live securely and in confident trust and will be at ease without fear or dread of evil -ex: bible school “go, it will be OK” Prov 4/6 Do not turn away from her (wisdom) and she will guard and protect you. Love her and she will watch over you Prov 8/14 I have counsel and sound knowledge, I have understanding, Ihave might and power Prov 8/18 Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and righteousness When do you need it – FIRST – (after God has given you a direction in your life) Prov 4/7 The beginning of Wisdom is : get Wisdom for it is the Principal thing. GET IT FIRST when an issue arises

How to get it – ASK for it: James 1/5, 6 If any of you is deficient in Wisdom, let him ask of the giving God (who gives) to every one liberally and ungrudgingly, without reproaching or faultfinding, and it will be given him/her. Only it must be in faith that he asks, with no wavering –no hesitating, no doubting. For the one who wavers is like the billowing surge out at sea, that is blown here and there and tossed by the wind. For truly let no such a person imagine that he will receive anything he asks for from the Lord. Eccl 2/26 To the person who pleases Him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and joy Prov 2/6. For the Lord gives skillful and godly wisdom…. Prov 9/10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom – to be excited and overwhelmed to be welcomed into Gods presence

Where do we FIND Wisdom/How does it speak (Paints a picture) Prov 1/20 easily accessible / loudly, not a still small voice Prov 8/1-3 Who does Wisdom TALK TO: Prov 8/ 4-9 all people: simple, foolish, wise Speaks plain wholesome words Prov 9/2-6 How it’s used in daily life (picture stories) – when, where, how to prepare ! -Pastor Lawrence planning for bible school --university after high school (G gives a direction, we need to seek information) - -- marriage (wedding) --spiritual giftings, Desires of the heart, holiday destinations, etc Wisdom does NOT help us with obedience to God – Solomon. Need fear of the Lord.