| What is wisdom and understanding? Why is it | | | | instructions. To develop a life that is pleasing to |
| important for us to have? Do you want wisdom | | | | God follow the instructions. |
| and understanding? These are important questions | | | | There are too many Christians that either do not |
| for the person wanting to grow into the likeness | | | | know the Proverbs or are not wise enough to |
| of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. They are | | | | incorporate them into their lives. Their |
| also important if we want to live a life of peace | | | | understanding has been clouded by the things of |
| and prosperity. | | | | life and they are missing out on the better things |
| Solomon gave the proverbs "To know wisdom | | | | of life. They are foolish and will regret their folly at |
| and instruction; to perceive the words of | | | | the judgment seat of Christ. |
| understanding". According to "Strongs Exhaustive | | | | God ultimately is in control. However he has given |
| Concordance" wisdom and understanding are | | | | us an opportunity to overcome this world and the |
| mentioned fifty four times. That should be a clue | | | | lust of it. Through the blood of the Lord Jesus |
| that they might be something we should desire. | | | | Christ, his death, burial, and resurrection anyone |
| "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, | | | | can be reconciled to God. Their sins can be |
| and the knowledge of the Holy One is | | | | forgiven and they can start a new life in Jesus. |
| understanding". Prov. 9:10. We need to develop | | | | We make the decisions how we will live our life. |
| the reverence and fear for God that he | | | | Who or what we follow is up to us. We can take |
| deserves. We think we are in control of our lives. | | | | God's word and let us mold and make us into the |
| Why then do we not keep the calamities of life | | | | image of Jesus or we can follow our own |
| from happening to us? God holds the very next | | | | understanding and live life our way. We can reap |
| beat of our heart in his hands. When we truly | | | | the benefits or suffer the consequences. |
| believe that it will begin to make a difference in | | | | Where are you seeking for wisdom? Do you look |
| the way we live. We will begin to have wisdom. | | | | to the world and its teachings or are you looking |
| Understanding goes hand and hand with wisdom. | | | | to the word of God. Do you have understanding |
| As stated they are both mentioned the same | | | | of his word? Do you want to wisdom and |
| amount of times and usually together. | | | | understanding? Then pray to God and ask for it. |
| Understanding develops wisdom. Proverbs gives | | | | Study the proverbs, as well as all scripture, and |
| us information about how to live our lives that will | | | | let them become a part of you. Gain |
| be pleasing to God and give us longer and | | | | understanding how God wants you to be and |
| prosperous lives. The information given should | | | | have the wisdom to do it. |
| cause us to ponder upon it. It should be ingested | | | | Wisdom and understanding is far better than gold, |
| and digested and become a part of us. | | | | silver or precious rubies. So says Solomon more |
| Proverbs addresses all areas of our lives. If you | | | | than once. Be rich in wisdom and understanding |
| want to prosper in business follow the instructions. | | | | and watch God bless you here and in the kingdom |
| If you want to have a good marriage follow the | | | | to come. |