We hear a lot of talk about wisdom both in the world and from scriptures. The American Heritage Dictionary defines it as, "Understanding of what is true, right, or lasting; insight; common sense; good judgment; the sum of scholarly learning through the ages; knowledge; wise teachings of the ancient sages; a wise outlook, plan, or course of action."
The Bible describes different kinds of wisdom in James 3:15, 17:
This vvisdorn descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish...
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy andgoodfruits, withoutpartiality, and without hypocrisy. There is the earthly wisdom, the sensual, devilish and divine wisdom (wisdom from above). Earthly wisdom is the wisdom of this world, common sense or natural wisdom. Sensual wisdom is men's wisdom; and it centers on the senses. It's basically all about intellectual wisdom and stops at book knowledge. It includes all technological, scientific and intellectual efforts (1 Cor. 2:6). Devilish or diabolical Wisdom operates in the occult realm; it is the wisdom of the princes of this world, that is, satanic wisdom. It involves the manipulation of the mind through satanic influences.
Divine wisdom, on the other hand, is the wisdom that is from above; God's wisdom. Paul the apostle, by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, said that all the wisdom of this world and devilish wisdom equals zero when compared with the inexhaustible virtues of the wisdom of God. This wisdom is available to all and sundry via salvation, unlike in occultic circles where there are various degrees of knowledge per time, and the things that are done are largely shrouded in mysteries.
Divine wisdom can be defined as knowing what to do, and doing it in order to get the desired result. It is knowing which way to go. Divine wisdom is knowing the scriptural way to go, the scriptural steps to take, and the scriptural things to do. It doesn't wait for solutions, but always creates solutions to problems, and has proofs.
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Wisdom is not just a product of reasoning; rather, God's wisdom is released by reasoning with Him in the light of His word. "What does God say I should do?" you ask yourself. When you do what He says you should do, then you have committed God's integrity to confirm His Word in your life.
In Revelations 10:8-10, God's Word is portrayed as a bitter pill.
And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, Go and take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon the sea and upon the earth. And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey. And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter.
It is the application of the bitter truth of God's Word that sweetens destinies. Until you are willing to swallow the bitter pill of the Word of God raw, you are not ready for enduring testimomes. No doctor can help you outside the prescription he has given you. If after giving you a prescription you refuse to take the medication as instructed, there's nothing else he can do to help you. In like manner, having the prescription of the Word of God is great. But how much of its truths are you applying to your life? The application of the bitter truths of scriptures is what culminates in testimonies. Not every truth is sweet, particularly in its application; but in the bitterness of the truth lies the greatness of your destiny. It is the bitterness •of the drugs that people take that result in their healing.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Proverbs 4:7
That means wisdom is the gateway to wfiatever provisions God has made for you and me in His kingdom. That is, the application of the truth that relates to such issues is what allows you access into the fullness of God's plan in that area. Jesus said, "This is God's wisdom: whosoever hears these sayings of mine and does them, the same is a soäse man. So, wisdom is not in hearing, teaching or preaching the Word of God; wisdom is in doing the Word of God. Doing what God says for you to do is what equals wisdom (Matt. 7:24-28).
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The Source of Divine Wisdom
Just as everyman's wisdom is expressed in his words, God's Word is equally an expression of His wisdom. God's Word is the source of divine wisdom; it's His wisdom bank. In His
Words are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Col. 2:3). Wisdom for enjoying a successful family life, buoyant business and academic excellence are all available in the Word. The knowledge of the truth makes wise unto freedom and enthronement, and it comes by an encounter with the knowledge of God and His Son, Jesus. The correct application of this knowledge is what is called wisdom. The instructions contained in the Bible are the highest forms of instructions in all human affairs. Whatever is declared in it is superior to any circumstance on earth. No wonder the Psalmist said: Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. ( Psalm 119:98)
The Bible makes one wise. Paul said to Timothy:
And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. (2 Timothy 3:15)
The Bible is God's wisdom packaged in book form; it is the original wisdom bank that covers all areas of life. This wisdom is the key to exploits and excellence, and guarantees rest round about. Hearing God's Word and doing it makes you a wise man. By the wisdom of God, you are able to control the goings on in this world -- life, death, things present and things to come. You are able to regulate and monitor your future. The wisdom of this world can't handle all that. Side by side with the wisdom of God, the wisdom of this world is foolishness. For instance, the wisdom of this world cannot handle the future; neither can it handle death — which makes every mortal man shiver. Job 28:22 tells us that, "Destruction and death say, we have heard the fame (of God's wisdom) with our ears. " From today, by your application of divine wisdom, not even death will be able to resist you any longer, in Jesus' name!