God’s Word contains Books known as the ‘Wisdom Literature’ to be read and digested by believers. (Wisdom is also referred to as a female figure; Wisdom calls aloud in the street, SHE RAISES HER VOICE in the public square. Proverbs 1:20 Some believers today have encountered her)
11 WISDOM, like an inheritance, IS A GOOD THING
and benefits those who see the sun.
12 WISDOM IS A SHELTER
as money is a shelter,
but the advantage of knowledge is this:
WISDOM PRESERVES THE LIFE OF THOSE WHO HAVE IT. Ecclesiastes 7
God’s Word urges us to seek wisdom, but not the wisdom of the world;
13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is EARTHLY, UNSPIRITUAL, DEMONIC. 16 FOR WHERE YOU HAVE ENVY AND SELFISH AMBITION, THERE YOU FIND DISORDER AND EVERY EVIL PRACTICE. James 3
God is not a God of Disorder nor Confusion but of Peace and Harmony.
17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven IS FIRST OF ALL PURE; THEN PEACE-LOVING, CONSIDERATE, SUBMISSIVE, FULL OF MERCY AND GOOD FRUIT, (Mercy and Good Fruit are together) IMPARTIAL AND SINCERE. 18 PEACEMAKERS WHO SOW IN PEACE REAP A HARVEST OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. James 3
A few more statements from Proverbs regarding the Heavenly Wisdom.
32 Better a patient person than a warrior,
one with self-control than one who takes a city. Prov. 16 (That’s a remarkable statement)
27 The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,
and whoever has understanding is even-tempered. Proverbs 17
10 Where there is strife, there is pride,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice. (Best to be teachable/take correction) Proverbs 13
God bless and keep you in His Peace today.