We have defined wisdom as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way and for the right reason. Wisdom is the ability to appropriately and properly acquire and apply knowledge. It is the ability to know differences in people, places, seasons, environments, and things. It is being able to use God’s word to run one’s life. It is being skillful in handling life’s circumstances, God’s way. If we don’t learn to live wisely, we will make a fool of ourselves.
The Bible says that it is to your advantage to be wise. The first person who benefits from your wisdom will be you not necessarily the people around you. So, seeking wisdom should be a priority.
'Wisdom will extend your life, making every year more fruitful than the one before. So it is to your advantage to be wise. But to ignore the counsel of wisdom is to invite trouble into your life" (Prov 9:11-12, TPT)
Today I want to consider, the benefits of wisdom:
- It helps you live wisely
- It makes you creative
- t gives you insight
- It makes you shine
- It preserves
- It helps you understand the fear of God
- It exposes you to God’s peace and brings you peace of mind
- It promotes living right
- It gives life
- It causes you to be excellent
- It helps you to be productive
- It brings safety, security, and stability
- It helps you build something worthwhile and lasting
- It helps you to do the right thing in the right way at the right time with the right attitude for the right reason and with the right people
- It helps you to work smarter and not waste or dispense energy unnecessarily
- It helps you listen to and follow through on instructions
- It protects you from assumption because you always know what to do and the right steps to take
- It protects you from the burden of doing everything
- It helps you seek wise counsel
- It helps you do the right thing
- It shields you from the wrong company, friendships, and associations
- It helps with your discernment
- It prevents you from engaging in frivolous activities
- It helps you walk in the way of goodness and righteousness
- It brings prosperity and success
- It helps you to be and remain productive
- It beautifies you
- It produces confidence
- It sharpens and protects your focus
- It protects your influence
- It showcases you
- It prolongs your life
- It gives you an edge
- It helps you walk upright
- It brings favor
- It attracts wealth
- It helps your heart to be in the right place
- It reminds you that not everything is worth doing
- It protects you from loses
- It opens doors of opportunities to you and gives you access
Prayer: Lord, help me to be wise and deal wisely in all my affairs. Amen!
