By Pastor Dr. Aggrey Soyekwo.
James 1:5 "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."
Proverbs 9:10 "The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy [is] understanding." - KJV
We have so far learnt that there is godly and worldly wisdom. Each of these have their sources as God or Satan. The true wisdom that promotes humility, produces good fruit, heals and maintains healthy relationships is from God Almighty. James says if one lacks such wisdom, they should ask God who gives to all without finding fault. And God will you as long as you ask in faith.
Solomon says that it is in the fear of God that true wisdom begins. Any wisdom one claims to have and yet not walking in the fear of God (which is to hate evil) is not true wisdom that heals and brings life. It is only in knowing God that you gain true, peaceful and satisfying understanding to life. Anything else is false demonic wisdom.
We continue to grow and live in wisdom throughout our lives by remaining devoted to God in prayer and the word of God. Paul noted that Timothy knew the scriptures which made him wise from infancy. Wisdom matures those who are physically young. Lack of wisdom makes even those who are mature and old by age to appear fools! Seek wisdom from God Who promised to give all freely! Why perish as a fool yet true wisdom for living is available to all?
2 Timothy 3:15 "...and you remember that ever since you were a child, you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus."_
Shalom children of God.