What practical steps can we take to seek wisdom daily? Wisdom: Priceless and Irreplaceable “Gold or glass cannot equal it, nor can it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.” (Job 28:17) Because wisdom is worth more than anything we could own, we pursue it above every earthly treasure. Treasure Wisdom as Your Highest Pursuit • Value it more than possessions, accolades, or comfort. • Let Proverbs 8:11 shape priorities: “For wisdom is better than jewels, and nothing you desire compares with her.” Ask God Daily and Expectantly • Approach the Father each morning, acknowledging dependence. • Claim James 1:5: “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God… and it will be given to him.” • Pray specifically for insight before tasks, conversations, and decisions. Saturate Your Mind with Scripture • Read, meditate, and memorize passages that reveal God’s character and commands. • Psalm 119:105 reminds: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” • Keep a verse on your phone lock screen, desk, or dashboard for continual reflection. Walk in Obedience to Known Truth • Wisdom grows when truth is practiced, not merely understood. • Proverbs 2:6: “For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” • Obedience positions the heart to receive further light. Seek Wise Fellowship and Counsel • Surround yourself with believers who esteem Scripture. • Proverbs 27:17: “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” • Invite accountability; allow others to speak correction and encouragement. Cultivate the Fear of the Lord • Reverence for God is foundational: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.” (Proverbs 9:10) • Worship regularly, confess sin quickly, and keep a tender conscience. Guard Your Inputs • Evaluate media, conversations, and environments that dull spiritual sensitivity. • Philippians 4:8: dwell on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable. Reflect and Apply Throughout the Day • Pause at lunchtime or commute home to review how Scripture guided choices. • Journal brief observations on what worked and where correction is needed. Stay Humble and Teachable • 1 Corinthians 8:2: “The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know.” • Admit limitations; remain open to instruction from any source God chooses. Persevere—Wisdom Accumulates Over Time • Ephesians 5:15-17 urges careful, intentional living, “making the most of your time.” • Small, daily investments yield a lifetime harvest of discernment and godly insight. By treasuring wisdom as Job did, consistently asking, immersing in Scripture, and walking in humble obedience, we store up a wealth that outshines “jewels of fine gold.” |
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