What practical steps help us "exalt" wisdom in our daily lives? Verse to Remember “Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.” — Proverbs 4:8 Setting the Scene: Wisdom Worth Lifting Up Solomon pictures wisdom as a woman we “prize” and “embrace.” Treat her like a treasure, and she lifts us higher. The verse calls for deliberate, daily action, not passive admiration. Practical Steps That Exalt Wisdom • Value Scripture Above Every Voice – Carve out non-negotiable time for Bible intake (Psalm 19:7–10; 2 Timothy 3:16). – Keep a verse card or app reminder in view during the day to center your mind. • Welcome Wisdom Intimately – Memorize key passages so truth moves from the page to the heart (Psalm 119:11). – Meditate—slowly repeat a verse, asking, “How does this shape today’s choices?” • Invite the Lord’s Counsel Before Decisions – Pause and ask for guidance (James 1:5). – Compare options against clear commands or principles (Proverbs 3:5-6). • Speak Words That Reflect Wisdom – Filter conversation through Ephesians 4:29: “Is this helpful and edifying?” – Replace impulsive talk with thoughtful encouragement (Proverbs 15:23). • Choose Companions Who Pursue Wisdom – Seek mentors who love God’s Word (Proverbs 13:20). – Join a small group or study where accountability and insight flow both ways. • Guard Your Inputs – Limit media that contradicts biblical values; fill the gap with sermons, hymns, and testimonies (Philippians 4:8). – Keep an eye on subtle “entertainment creep” that dulls discernment. • Cultivate a Teachable Spirit – Welcome correction without defensiveness (Proverbs 9:8-9). – Record lessons learned in a journal, turning mistakes into future safeguards. • Practice Obedience Promptly – Act on conviction while it’s fresh (James 1:22-25). – Celebrate small victories; obedience reinforces desire for more wisdom. • Pray Persistently for Wisdom – Begin each day requesting insight; end the day thanking God for what He supplied (Colossians 1:9-10). – Intercede for family and friends, aligning your heart with God’s wise will for them. The Outcome When we consistently prize and embrace wisdom, she “exalts” and “honors” us—lifting our character, shaping our witness, and aligning us with God’s best purposes (Proverbs 2:10-12; 8:35-36). Wisdom honored becomes wisdom displayed, glorifying the One who “became to us…wisdom from God” (1 Corinthians 1:30). |
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