True Wisdom
When Solomon took the throne, he prayed for wisdom. The Lord’s response was, “Behold, I have done according to your words; see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart” (I Kgs. 3:12). So, what are some qualities of godly wisdom?
- Its Source is the Lord Himself (Dan. 2:20, 23; cf. I Cor. 1:30).
- Its Foundation is the fear of the Lord–giving God His rightful place in our lives (Ps. 111:10)
- Its Atmosphere is humility–the recognition of dependance on God (I Cor. 3:18; Lk. 10:21).
- In its Character it is “pure…peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy” (Jas. 3:17).
- Its Accessibility is through prayer (Jas. 1:5).
- Its Effect in the life is stability and a sense of security (Matt. 7:24-25).