Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
There is a fine line difference between knowledge and wisdom. In knowing this, we can be able to handle those gifts when we ask of them from God.
It is said that knowledge is the information gained through learning, gathered overtime through study.
I once was asked why I can answer even the trivial things and knows many things, and answered with all humility that I love reading. Reading and studying give us understanding and knowledge. I remember when I was in grade school, my mother would ask me on the assignments and forces (yes, forces haha) me to learn. I remember those lazy afternoons that I had to study. Reading and learning has become a habit to me (thanks mom) that even after my parents have gotten busy in so many things I have acquired a good deal of habit. (God has been working out on my life). Studying has been so easy for me since then. I would not even review and still be able to answer. Sometimes I would think that I could have read the night before so I could have been the highest in score (lols).
Please don't get me wrong, this isn't pride. I just don't want to show false humility. I perfectly acknowledge that mom's prayers were answered that I may be at honor roll and these habits were formed because of Him. Only when Jesus changed my life that I have desired wisdom.
The bible instructs is to acquire wisdom. It is supreme (Proverbs 4:7). When Solomon asked for it (1Kgs 3:9), God was pleased (v10)
Wisdom is the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement. It is not acquiring much information and being able to answer quizzes.
As Christians, we can have knowledge on what the bible is, its content, but it is wisdom that tells us when and how to use it. Wisdom acts upon knowledge. The following verse distinguishes wisdom from knowledge which is the attitude I am desiring from God.
James 3:17
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
True faith seeks God for wisdom in times of testing and trials, and decision making. Wisdom isn't knowing many things, but utilizing all we have and acknowledging everything comes from God. Wisdom is attitude, not intellect.
The bible instructs is to acquire wisdom. It is supreme (Proverbs 4:7). When Solomon asked for it (1Kgs 3:9), God was pleased (v10)
Wisdom is the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement. It is not acquiring much information and being able to answer quizzes.
As Christians, we can have knowledge on what the bible is, its content, but it is wisdom that tells us when and how to use it. Wisdom acts upon knowledge. The following verse distinguishes wisdom from knowledge which is the attitude I am desiring from God.
James 3:17
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
True faith seeks God for wisdom in times of testing and trials, and decision making. Wisdom isn't knowing many things, but utilizing all we have and acknowledging everything comes from God. Wisdom is attitude, not intellect.
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