Saturday, November 1, 2014

A Handful Of Words Of Wisdom Scripture References

By Etta Bowen


Wisdom is the ability to apply knowledge in a way that can benefit people. Wise men and women are in high demand because their presence can change a lot of things. It is needful in solving problems, settling disputes and for many other reasons. This is why it is necessary to go to the Bible or study materials that contain words of wisdom scripture references for quotations that can help one live well.

A very simple way of hearing from God and obtaining part of His cleverness is by reading the Bible. The Bible in Job 12:12 encourages people to acknowledge the presence of older people in their midst. Old people are not just those who are advanced in age but also include individuals with experience in their fields. This is part of the reason why organizations still keep the telephone numbers and addresses of their workers who have already retired.

A person who does not have reverence for God cannot be truly wise. This is written in Proverbs 1:7. This shows that God is the greatest and cannot be compared with any other. It also points the need to take Him seriously in every endeavor.

In addition to having fear for God, Proverbs 3:7 also talks about the need to desist from evil. In other words, it is saying that people who do evil are not wise. Some of the evil acts which the scripture prohibits include lying, stealing, terrorism, adultery, idolatry and fighting. To fear God means respecting His sovereignty and doing all he commands, knowing that He rewards the good and evil that men do.

Another good reference is Proverbs 13:1. The passage is beneficial to anyone who is not yet an adult. It says for such people to be wise, they should be humble enough to obey instructions from their parents or guardians. Some people begin to do the wrong things when they are young because they decided not to follow instructions. They eventually become reckless and unable to satisfy neither themselves nor the society.

A foolish man gathers for the wise one to enjoy. This is another way God wants to reward those that please Him. You can see this more clearly in Ecclesiastes 2:26. God is the one who gives everybody the power to make wealth but He will deprive the disobedient ones the opportunity to enjoy them.

God does not want anyone to think that it is possible to be clever by looking for knowledge. Throughout the scriptures, there is an emphasis on acknowledging Him. That is why 1 Corinthians 1:25 says that the foolish things God does is better than anything any man can do with all his wisdom. Hence, following Him in every area of life is the best policy.

Another way wise people act is by controlling their temper. In Proverbs 29:11, it is only a fool who acts according to the measure of provocation he gets. Even though someone hurts you badly, you are not supposed to pay evil for evil. Controlling one's temper also affects one's speech and disposition when dealing with neighbors and colleagues at work.




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