#202: THE VALUE OF WISDOM (Proverbs 2)

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"Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting the tomato in a fruit salad," the ever-wise Chris Goede is noted as saying. What is wisdom, though? It might feel like a word that has no context or is so abstract that we cannot wrap our minds around it. Yet it's a very distinct word chosen by Solomon. So how, then, is wisdom different from knowledge or understanding? Here are the definition of the words that can cause us such confusion:

Definitions:

1. Wisdom: Not just about knowing what’s good for you, but applying that knowledge into your everyday life. The ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense and insight.
2. Knowledge: Facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject. Awareness or familiarity gained by experience of a fact or situation.
3. Understanding: Having insight or good judgment.Comprehension.
4. Discretion or discernment: The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information. The ability to determine right from wrong.

Hopefully these will help as will our discussions each week!

BE IN THE WORD

For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you. (Prov 2: 10-11)

Read Proverbs, chapter 2

BE EDUCATED

1. The Protective Power of Wisdom Proverbs 2: A commentary resource diving into the meaning of Prov 2.
2. What is Wisdom? (And How to Get It): Dr. Michael A. Milton discusses exactly what we are talking about today…where to find wisdom.

BE DOERS NOT JUST HEARERS:

1. Every day this week, choose one of the ways to “find” wisdom and apply it. Try the same one each day or use a different one each day.

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