Verses: Proverbs 9:10 ‘The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom’; James 1:5 ‘If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God.’

Understanding the Bible Teaching on Wisdom

Wisdom begins with reverence for God.

Wisdom guides decisions and protects from folly.

Wisdom grows through obedience and reflection.

Wisdom produces clarity, peace, and maturity.

Theologians on Christian Living

Spurgeon said wisdom is the right use of knowledge.

Calvin taught that wisdom is knowing God and knowing ourselves.

Luther emphasized Scripture as the source of true wisdom.

Augustine taught that wisdom is rightly ordering one’s loves.

Hymns That Celebrate Wisdom

‘Be Thou My Vision’ seeks divine wisdom.

‘Open My Eyes, That I May See’ asks for understanding.

‘Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord’ expresses humble learning.