The Foundation of WisdomProverbs 1:7 & 9:10; 2:1-5

WISDOM = Knowing the Information +

Knowing How to Apply it in Daily Life

or

= The Skill of Godly Living

The Foundation of Wisdom

Proverbs 1:7 Fear of the LORD is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 9:10 Fear of the LORD is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.

The Foundation of Wisdom

Laying the Foundation of Wisdom

Proverbs 2:1-51 My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands.2 Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding.3 Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding.4 Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures.5 Then you will understand what it means to fear the LORD, and you will gain knowledge of God.

Treasure the Commands

Tune Your Ears to Wisdom

Tune Your Ears to Wisdom

1. Get rid of the background noise.

2. At the end of the day ask, “Where was God present throughout my day?”

3. Read the Bible asking, “What does this say about God? About me?”

Cry Out for Wisdom

The Foundation of Wisdom

Proverbs 2:5 Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God.