Text -2Chro 1:10-12
2 Chronicles 1:10 Give me wisdom and knowledge to rule them properly, for who is able to govern this great nation of yours?”
2 Chronicles 1:11 God said to Solomon, “Because your greatest desire is to help your people, and you did not ask for personal wealth and honor or the death of your enemies or even a long life, but rather you asked for wisdom and knowledge to properly govern my people,
2 Chronicles 1:12 I will certainly give you the wisdom and knowledge you requested. And I will also give you riches, wealth, and honor such as no other king has ever had before you or will ever have again!”
What is Wisdom
Wisdom is defined as the ability to use our knowledge and experience to make good judgement. Wisdom also means the quality of having experience, knowledge and good judgement.
In a nutshell, Wisdom simply put is the ability to know the difference.
The word Principal from our topic also means the First in order of importance.
Life throws at us eacht time or everytime moments of decisions making. It throws options that only ONE must be taken. We are also faced with consequences.
Wisdom therefore is important and critical for our existence.
Types of Wisdom
- EARTHLY WISDOM
2Cor1-12
2 Corinthians 1:12 We can say with confidence and a clear conscience that we have been honest and sincere in all our dealings. We have depended on God’s grace, not on our own earthly wisdom. That is how we have acted toward everyone, and especially toward you.
This is wisdom inherited from nature. This wisdom is man made. For example Steal from master, revenge, deceit etc
This wisdom is characterised by works of the flesh. Gal 5-19
Galatians 5:19 When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, your lives will produce these evil results: sexual immorality, impure thoughts, eagerness for lustful pleasure.
- SATANIC WISDOM
Wisdom from the devil. Demonic wisdom and advises. For example, promises of riches and greatness by serving the devil.. Money rituals
John 10-10b
St. John 10:10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy.
Although these promises and satic manipulation seems to be real but they cannot last and stand the test of time because the aim of the Devil to to destroy souls and lives.
Remember in Egypt, the magician also turned their staff to snakes but they were consumed by a superior power. God will intervene in your lives in Jesus.
- GODLY WISDOM
This is what I called master’s piece. This is the real wisdom. No mater how a man possess the other two wisdom, Godly wisdom supercedes.
John 10-10
St. John 10:10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.
Godly wisdom is given by God. 1kings4-29-30
1 Kings 4:29 God gave Solomon great wisdom and understanding, and knowledge too vast to be measured.
1 Kings 4:30 In fact, his wisdom exceeded that of all the wise men of the East and the wise men of Egypt.
WHY IS WISDOM ESSENTIAL
- Wisdom is needed for survival.
Joseph saved a whole country and simple interpretation of dream
Genesis 41:25 “Both dreams mean the same thing,” Joseph told Pharaoh. “God was telling you what he is about to do.
Genesis 41:30 But afterward there will be seven years of famine so great that all the prosperity will be forgotten and wiped out. Famine will destroy the land.
Genesis 41:31 This famine will be so terrible that even the memory of the good years will be erased.
This puzzle could not be solved by the wise men, elders, magicians in Egypt.
- Wisdom is required for Creation and Fulfilling Destiny
-Creation of the Earth
Genesis 1:25 God made all sorts of wild animals, livestock, and small animals, each able to reproduce more of its own kind. And God saw that it was good.
-Fulfilling destiny
Exodus 31:1 The Lord also said to Moses,
Exodus 31:2 “Look, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, grandson of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
Exodus 31:3 I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, intelligence, and skill in all kinds of crafts.
Exodus 31:4 He is able to create beautiful objects from gold, silver, and bronze.
-Noah’s Story
Genesis 6:13 So God said to Noah, “I have decided to destroy all living creatures, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. Yes, I will wipe them all from the face of the earth!
Genesis 6:14 “Make a boat from resinous wood and seal it with tar, inside and out. Then construct decks and stalls throughout its interior.
Genesis 6:15 Make it 450 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45 feet high.
- Wisdom will creat wealth
Deuteronomy 8:17 He did it so you would never think that it was your own strength and energy that made you wealthy.
Deuteronomy 8:18 Always remember that it is the Lord your God who gives you power to become rich, and he does it to fulfill the covenant he made with your ancestors.
- Wisdom is needed for Resources Management
Genesis 41:33 “My suggestion is that you find the wisest man in Egypt and put him in charge of a nationwide program.
- Wisdom is required in Career and Educational Development
Daniel 1:17 God gave these four young men an unusual aptitude for learning the literature and science of the time. And God gave Daniel special ability in understanding the meanings of visions and dreams.
FOUR WAYS TO GET GODS WISDOM
- Fear the Lord
Job 28:28 And this is what he says to all humanity: ‘The fear of the Lord is true wisdom; to forsake evil is real understanding.’ “
As you grow in christ, you also grow in the wisdom of the Lord.
- Desire Wisdom
Whatever that is received without a desire can be useless.
Proverbs 2:2 Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding.
Proverbs 2:3 Cry out for insight and understanding.
Proverbs 2:4 Search for them as you would for lost money or hidden treasure.
- Pray for Wisdom
James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
- Study the Word of God
2 Timothy 3:15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right.
PRAY AND ASK GOD FOR WISDOM
