Sometimes it's hard for us to discern what is Godly wisdom and what is worldly wisdom. The reason being is that we don't see Godly wisdom exercised much in our society these days. Take divorce for example. The idea of divorce has become so widespread that some statistics say that Christians are more likely to divorce than non-Christians. Many of us can become confused when much of the world lives in one way but the Bible tells us to live so differently. But that's where the difference lies. The Bible instructs us to live according to Godly wisdom, and many times, it does counter perhaps what the majority of people around us think. Psalm 111:10 says
all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
To him belongs eternal praise."
If we seek after biblical wisdom, we must approach God with the posture that He is in control of our lives. The fear that we have for God isn't that we're afraid of him, but it's a reverential fear that leads us to respect, worship, honor, and obey God because we recognize that indeed, God is God!
You might say, "Well, I do view God in that way, but why do sometimes I just don't feel like I have the wisdom that's talked about in scripture?"
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. -James 1:5
Examine your heart. Is there anything that you need to repent before God? A repentant heart is what allows God to give us His wisdom. It is the channel that God uses to speak wisdom into our lives. We realize that it's hard and painful sometimes to look back on our past mistakes and bring them before God because we think it would be shameful for God to see that side of us. But that's where Satan lies to us. God doesn't see us that way because of the work of the cross. If we can begin to grasp just the wisdom that's found in the work of the cross, God will give generously to us and reveal to us even greater things.
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