Pastor Rob Wheeler

May 23, 2010

What’s so great about Wisdom?

Proverbs 8:12-21

I. Wisdom’s description

A. Dwells together with prudence

B. Discretion and knowledge are her possessions

C. Detests evil, pride, arrogance, because of the fear of the Lord

1 Peter 1:14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy." NIV

Matt 12:34 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. NIV

D. Delivers counsel, sound judgment, understanding and power

II. Wisdom’s demonstrated value

A. Directs kings, rulers, princes, and nobles as they rule

2 Kings 22:2 He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and walked in all the ways of his father David, not turning aside to the right or to the left. NIV

Dan 5:29 Then at Belshazzar's command, Daniel was clothed in purple, a gold chain was placed around his neck, and he was proclaimed the third highest ruler in the kingdom. NIV

B. Distributes riches and honor

Matt 6:19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. NIV

1 Tim 6:18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. NIV