Wisdom

Main Point: Discuss how God freely gives us wisdom when we ask Him and receive by faith without wavering. James 1:5-7 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. In your childhood, you may recall your grandparents explaining that the reason why there hair was gray was due to wisdom because of old age. However, the perspective on the term wisdom in todays society is often viewed as something you achieve with maturity. Perhaps we only understand wisdom as a generational term and relate it to great men and women. Practically, wisdom is needed in our everyday life for every situation. God wants us to simply ask for it! Its now time for believers to stop holding back from receiving, just ask! What is wisdom? In the Greek language, it is the word Sophia. It means: Skill in the management of affairs The knowledge and practice of the basics for godly and upright living. Supreme intelligence, such as belongs to God Questions 1. Why do you think we need Wisdom? 2. How does James 1:5 say you receive wisdom? (by asking God for it) 3. Do you ask God for wisdom on a regular basis? Why? or Why not? 4. What are some ways youve activated Godly wisdom in your life? (relationships, money, 5. Why does James tell us to ask in faith in verse 6? 6. Name some things that may cause us to doubt and be double-minded.
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Q: So we dont have to wait until a certain age to obtain wisdom? A: No! We can obtain wisdom from God today by asking, having faith and receiving. Where Wisdom Begins
The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do Psa 111:10 [His commandments]. His praise endures forever. Pro 1:7 Pro 9:10 The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge, [But] fools despise wisdom and instruction. "The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One [is] understanding.

7. According to these verses, where does wisdom begin for believers? (The fear of the Lord)