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1. WHY are we told to get wisdom?
Proverbs 4:7
7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
NOTE.-Wisdom implies the ability to judge soundly and deal sagaciously. It is knowledge, with the capacity to make due use of it. One may have abundance of knowledge, and at the same time possess little wisdom.
2. Of how much value is wisdom?
"She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her." Prov. 3:15.
3. What blessings follow the acquisition of wisdom?
Proverbs 4:8-9
8Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
9She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
4. Who gives wisdom?
Proverbs 2:6
6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
5. How may it be obtained?
James 1:5
5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
6. When Solomon became king, what did he ask the Lord to give him?
2 Chronicles 1:10
10Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?
7. How did the Lord regard this request?
1 Kings 3:10
10And the speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.
8. How was Solomon's prayer answered?
I Kings 3:11-113
11And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;
12Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
13And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.
9. Are great men always wise?
Job 32:9
9Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
10. What is the beginning of wisdom?
Psalm 111:10
10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.