Part 3: How to Get Wisdom

“Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are THE KEY TO LIFE.” Prov. 4:13 NLT

How to get wisdom:

1. KNOW: Value & Source
   1. The Word: Solomon valued it and then wrote it; Proverbs and the entire Scriptures.1 Kings 3:4-13, 2 Timothy 3:15-17
   2. The WORD: Jesus personally. All the secrets of wisdom and knowledge are contained in Him. Col. 2:3, Phil. 3:10
2. ASK: James 1:5
   1. Recognize your need for wisdom. James 1:5a
   2. Ask for wisdom boldly and often. James 1:5b, Mt. 7:7, Luke 18:1-8, 2 Corinthians 1:20, 1 Kings 3:14
   3. Receive the gift of wisdom—generously and non-critically. THIS IS A PROMISE. James 1:5c
3. BELIEVE: James 1:6
   1. The only requirement; without it, you will never even ask. James 1:6
   2. Without faith, you are unstable and double-minded. James 1:8
4. DO: James 3:13-18
   1. Show your wisdom by DEEDS done in the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13
   2. What wisdom DOESN’T look like: Source—earthly, unspiritual, demonic: Envy, Selfish ambition, Disorder. James 13:14-16
   3. What wisdom DOES look like: Pure, Peace loving, Gentle at all times, Willing to yield to others, Full of mercy, Full of the fruit of good deeds, Shows no favoritism, Is always sincere. James 3:17-18

NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, join us for part 4 in our “Key to Life” series where we will turn the corner and begin to get into specific areas and how to apply wisdom. See you then!

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