Truth & Wisdom part 2

In the last post we discussed what is Truth.  Truth is basically God’s Word.  His principles and precepts that we are to live by.  “That we are to live by” goes a little beyond just mere comprehension.  There is a great quote I got out of John Maxwell’s book Today Matters.  His friend Dick Biggs says, “The greatest gap in life is the one between knowing and doing.”  I’m sure that quote rings a few door bells.  I know it sure rang mine.  But, thank God that we are not only left with the what to, but the how to.  This is where Wisdom comes into play.

Psalm 111:10 (New International Version)

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
To him belongs eternal praise.

The fear of the LORD is an interesting phrase in scripture.  The Bible word for fear isn’t exactly like our current idea of fear.  The Biblical idea of fear is the combination of two Hebrew concepts 1) to be in dread or terror of; and 2) to be in awe and hold in high esteem or reverence.  As Dr. Tony Evans stated recently at my church the fear of the LORD is taking God seriously.  If we take Him seriously then we take His Word seriously.

Wisdom is the application of Truth.  We apply God’s Truth because we believe that He is The Rock, that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him, that He is a Sun and a Shield.

James 1:22-25 (New International Version)

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does.

I truly believe that it takes radical faith to carry out the wisdom that God has called us to.  We are so busy trying to keep up that we spend little time actually slowing down and listening to God.  If you’re like me I tend to know more about what God wants for my life, family, and business than I actually do.  We all have habits, excuses, and an enemy trying to stop us from doing what we know we should do.  How do we break free and start walking in the Truth God has given us?

Practical steps to walking in wisdom:

1) Pray for wisdom

James 1:5-8 (New International Version)

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. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.

2) Read a chapter of Proverbs a day

Proverbs 1:1-6 (New International Version)

Prologue: Purpose and Theme
1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

2 for attaining wisdom and discipline;
for understanding words of insight;

3 for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life,
doing what is right and just and fair;

4 for giving prudence to the simple,
knowledge and discretion to the young-

5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,
and let the discerning get guidance-

6 for understanding proverbs and parables,
the sayings and riddles of the wise.

3) Seek counsel of those you consider wise

Proverbs 12:15 (New International Version)

The way of a fool seems right to him,
but a wise man listens to advice.

Let’s take God seriously, His Word seriously, and believe that He will provide the wisdom to fulfill His plan and purpose in our lives.

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About the Author: William Robbins is the founder of MLMFellowship, and the owner of iWantMoreWealth.com with his wife Bethany. Learn more about William and Bethany.