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1. Introduction
The personal ambitions and even the educational systems of this world are often aimed at temporal and worthless objectives! Millions of people spend their lives and energy:
- Obtaining a good education
- Trying to become rich
- Trying to become famous or powerful
- Traveling the world
- Or simply enjoying themselves.
Biblical objectives are seldom discussed or aimed at. If they are mentioned, they are mostly sneered at or ignored as irrelevant in this day and age. Yet Biblical objectives are by far the most important and most valuable of all. This morning we will consider the Biblical objective of Wisdom. King Solomon, one of the wisest, richest and most famous men who ever lived said these words:
| Prov: 4: | 7: Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom... |
| Prov: 8: | 11: For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it. |
| Prov: 16: | 16: How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! |
| Prov: 19: | 8: He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: |
2. What is Wisdom?
These are powerful words; but what is wisdom? The Scriptures abound with texts as to what wisdom can do for a person; what wisdom is worth, what benefits wisdom brings in its wake and from where wisdom can be obtained. But again I ask: "What is wisdom?" The answer is found in these verses:
| Job: 28: | 28: And unto man he said, Behold, The FEAR OF ADONAI, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. |
| Psalm 111: | 10: The FEAR OF YaHuWaH is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. |
| Prov: 9: | 10: The FEAR OF YaHuWaH is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. |
To fear YaHuWaH means:
- To believe that He exists
- To stand in holy awe before Him
- To believe Him and have faith in Him
- To respect Him, His Son and His Torah
- To be afraid of Him and to tremble at His Word
There are some who demand and command Elohim as though He were a servant or equal. These folks do not fear YaHuWaH. They insult Him by their foolish antics and words. There are others - multiplied millions - who say in their hearts 'There is no Elohim.' According to Scripture these people are 'fools.'
(Psalm:14:1)
3. Wise Believers
Wisdom often manifests itself in high class work; especially in work for YaHuWaH. Men, women and even children can have wisdom.
Here are a few examples:
Joseph
| Gen: 41: | 39: And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as Elohim hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art. |
Bezaleel / Aholiab
| Exodos 35: | 30: And Moshe said unto the children of Israel, See, YaHuWaH hath called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah; 31: And He hath filled him with the spirit of Elohim, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship; 32: And to devise curious works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, 33: And in the cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of wood, to make any manner of cunning work. 34: And He hath put in his heart that he may teach, both he, and Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. 35: Them hath He filled with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of work, of the engraver, and of the cunning workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, and in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of them that do any work, and of those that devise cunning work. |
Women
| Exodus 35: | 25: And all the women that were wise hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, both of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine linen. 26: And all the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom spun goats' hair. |
Solomon
| 2Chron: 1: | 11: And Elohim said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge My people, over whom I have made thee king: |
YAHUSHUA at 12 Years
| Luke 2: | 40: And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of YaHuWaH was upon Him... 52: And YaHuWaH and man. |
4. Obedience
Moshe, speaking to the children of Israel, said these words about the Almighty's commandments:
| Deut: 4: | 6: Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people. |
| Ezra 7: | 25: And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy Elohim, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy Elohim; and teach ye them that know them not. |
5. Humility / Pride
Wisdom only flourishes in the atmosphere of humility. When pride enters, wisdom is corrupted; it withers and dies.
| Prov: 11: | 2: When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. |
| Jer: 9: | 23: Thus saith YaHuWaH, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: 24: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth Me, that I am YaHuWaH which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the Earth: for in these things I delight, saith YaHuWaH. |
When he was first created, Satan was a being of great beauty and wisdom. But Satan became proud and fell. His fall corrupted his wisdom and he became Satan the Devil.
| Ezek: 28: | 17: Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee. |
6. The Gospel of Salvation
The world's population is basically foolish! People are not born wise. None of us (including myself) instinctively 'fears YaHuWaH.' In fact the very opposite is true. The human heart, yours, mine and everyone else's, is by nature corrupt! That's the stunning Scriptural verdict on the human heart (mind). It is deceitful and desperately wicked!
| Jeremiah 17: | 9: The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? |
In order to reach and save the wicked human mind, the Almighty made available the Gospel of Salvation which is to be preached in all the world. To most people the Gospel of Salvation comes across as a farce; as a discourse of pure foolishness. But to some, to those who are called and believe, it is the "power of YaHuWaH unto salvation!"
7. Wisdom comes from YaHuWaH
Now that we know something about wisdom, the next question is: 'How does one obtain wisdom?' One cannot attend a university or college and sign up for a course on Wisdom! So how do we get wisdom? The Bible provides the answer.
| 1 Chron. 22: | 11: Now, my son, (king David speaking to his son Solomon) YaHuWaH be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of YaHuWaH thy Elohim, as He hath said of thee. 12: Only YaHuWaH give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the Instructions (Torah) of YaHuWaH thy Elohim. |
| Prov: 2: | 6: For YaHuWaH giveth wisdom: out of His mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. |
| Dan: 2: | 23: I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou Elohim of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king's matter. |
8. Ask YaHuWaH for Wisdom
If you want wisdom, you must ask the Almighty YaHuWaH for it. For He is the fountainhead of wisdom. He is more eager to give wisdom to the foolish than we are to ask for it. Ask and ye shall receive. The Savior once said:
| Luke 11: | 11: If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? |
| James 1: | 5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of YaHuWaH, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. |
9. Rewards
| Prov: 3: | 13: Happy is the man that findeth wisdom...
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| Psalm 90: | 12: So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. |
10. Summary
- Wisdom is far more valuable than rubies, gold or fame. Make wisdom a prime objective in life.
- Wisdom is defined as being the 'Fear of YaHuWaH.' Which means, having a holy, respect and reverence for the Almighty, His Son, His Word and His Torah.
- Wisdom exhibits itself in working for YaHuWaH in whatever capacity He chooses. Think of Bezaleel / Aholiab / The Wise Women of Israel / Daniel / Ezra, and YAHUSHUA.
- Wisdom makes believers obedient, humble and happy. YaHuWaH 's Instructions (Torah) are the spiritual specifications for wisdom. Obey them.
- When corrupted, wisdom turns to foolishness. It even denies the existence of YaHuWaH. 'The fool hath said in his heart, there is no Elohim.'
- Wisdom comes from above - from YaHuWaH, Elohim of Abraham, Isaac and Israel. He is the source of wisdom, the fountainhead. To obtain wisdom, one must ask Him for it. You cannot buy wisdom. It is priceless. That is why YaHuWaH gives it on request - 'free of charge!'
- YaHuWaH ; the living wisdom of YaHuWaH !
- Wisdom brings life, happiness and blessing. It is by far one of YaHuWaH 's greatest gifts. Make sure that you avail yourself of this priceless possession. Remember that wisdom is available free of charge! All you have to do to receive it, is 'Ask.'
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