The Benefits of Godly Wisdom: Insights from Ecclesiastes
Discover the profound advantages of godly wisdom as highlighted in Ecclesiastes, where wisdom is likened to precious inheritance, protective shield, and source of strength. Embrace the eternal perspective and winner's view that wisdom offers, leading us to the ultimate image of wisdom in Jesus. Learn about the defining nature of wisdom - the ability to apply divine knowledge in righteous living.
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The Benefits of Godly Wisdom Ecclesiastes 7:11-22
11Wisdom is as good as an inheritance and an advantage to those who see the sun, 12because wisdom is protection as silver is protection; but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. Ecclesiastes 7:11-22
WISDOM IS STRENGTH Verse 19 Wisdom makes the wise person stronger than ten rulers of a city. Ecclesiastes 7:19
Other advantages. Godly wisdom enables us to see things from an eternal perspective. Godly wisdom gives us the winner s perspective. Ecclesiastes 7:11-22
Defining Wisdom Defining Wisdom Wisdom is the ability to apply the knowledge God gives us. To know what is right in His sight, and then to follow through, and do what is right.
JESUS IS WISDOM PERSONIFIED!
Ecclesiastes 7:11 Ecclesiastes 7:11- -22 22 1. The Advantage of Wisdom
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding Her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, and her gain than fine gold. Proverbs 3:13 Proverbs 3:13- -18 18
Proverbs 3:13-18 NKJV Wisdom is more precious than rubies, And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her. Length of days is in her right hand, in her left hand riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, and happy are all who retain her.
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance and an advantage to those who see the sun, because wisdom is protection; but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. Ecclesiastes 7:11-12
Wisdom from above Wisdom from above To tap into God s wisdom, we must, acknowledge that God wants us to have this wisdom from above.
Wisdom from above Wisdom from above Secondly, we must desire it and ask God for it!. If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. - James 1:5
Ecclesiastes 6:12 (NLT) Who can tell us what will happen on this earth after we are gone?
The whole point of both seasons in life, seasons of joy and seasons of adversity is that they would increase our dependency upon God.
I am sure that God who began the good work within you will keep right on helping you grow in his grace until his task within you is finally finished on that day when Jesus Christ returns. Philippians 1:6 (Living Bible) I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength! Philippians 4:13 But you belong to God my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world. 1 John 4:4
No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. Romans 8:37 NLT And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them. Rom. 8:28 NLT
