Wisdom
What is necessary if we are to find true wisdom?
Where can we find true wisdom?
Is it appropriate to pray to God for wisdom?
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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2Ch 1:8-12—Young King Solomon prays for the wisdom to rule Israel properly, and Jehovah is pleased to grant his request
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Pr 2:1-5—Wisdom, understanding, and discernment are likened to hidden treasures that are well worth seeking, and Jehovah rewards those who search diligently for them
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Through whom and with the help of what does Jehovah provide wisdom?
Isa 11:2; 1Co 1:24, 30; 2:13; Eph 1:17; Col 2:2, 3
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Pr 8:1-3, 22-31—Wisdom is personified and identified with the Son of God, the firstborn of all creation
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Mt 13:51-54—Many of Jesus’ listeners cannot understand how a man who grew up among them could have such profound wisdom
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What are some characteristics of godly wisdom?
Ps 111:10; Ec 8:1; Jas 3:13-17
See also Ps 107:43; Pr 1:1-5
Wisdom offers what guidance and protection in life?
How valuable is wisdom from God?
See also Job 28:18
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Relevant Bible account(s):
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Job 28:12, 15-19—Even though suffering terribly from grief, pain, and loss, Job extols the value of divine wisdom
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Ps 19:7-9—King David says that Jehovah’s law and reminder can give wisdom even to those who lack experience
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How can worldly wisdom, which ignores God, bring us harm?
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