Godly wisdom is rooted in the fear of God and bears foliage and fruit of godly living, contentment, and witness. Following are supporting Scriptures for the tree at the right:
0. James 1:5
1. Proverbs 1:7, Job 28:28, Matthew 10:28
2. Micah 6:9, Psalm 2:10-11
3. Job 12:12, Proverbs 3:1-2, 16:22
4. Song of Solomon 6:3, Proverbs 5:18
5. Job1:20-21, Proverbs 3:5-6
6. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Psalm 73:17
7. I Corinthians 1:24,30, Ephesians 1:15-19
The following table contrasts the way of worldly foolishness
and the way of godly wisdom. Our lives as Christians should
exhibit God’s goodness by our wisdom gained from Him:
|
Contrast of |
Worldly Foolishness |
Godly Wisdom |
|
Living |
Selfish, destructive |
Skill for living successfully |
|
Path |
Going your own way |
Obey and seek God |
|
Self |
Be true to yourself |
Renounce sin and self |
|
Focus |
Passion to please yourself |
Passion for God and others |
|
Restraint |
Unrestrained passion |
Directed, exclusive passion |
|
Perspective |
Blind optimism or pessimism |
Sin is real; God is in control |
|
Priorities |
Survival, self-gratification |
Fear God; obey His commands |
|
Eternity |
Can’t find it Eccl. 3:11 |
Trust in Christ->hope &evangelism |
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