THE WISDOM OF GOD.

THE WISDOM OF GOD

Text: James 1:5, 3:15-17

Introduction

       The first visitor that Jesus had after a forty day of fast is the Devil Matt 4:3 underscoring the fact that there are other weapons asides fasting and praying needed to live a successful life on this earth, we will by the help of the Holy Spirit study the best order of wisdom which is that from God. May we be blessed.  

WHAT IS WISDOM

Ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have. (Online Advance English)

TYPES OF WISDOM

1.     Our classification of wisdom according the scriptures James 1:17,3:15 we have:

2.     God’s wisdom

3.     Earthly wisdom Phil 3:19

4.     Sensual wisdom

5.     Devilish wisdom

ACTS OF WISDOM

Ø To fear God                                                  Job 28:28

Ø Righteousness                                             Psalm 37:30,51:6

Ø Humility                                                        Prov. 11:2

Ø Faithful                                                         Mat. 24:45

Ø Working for Christ                                      1 Cor. 3:10

Ø When God’s word lives in you                  Col. 3:16

Ø Practise good works                                   James 3;13

FEATURES OF GOD’S WISDOM

·        It is from God                                             Dan 2:20,Is 11:2

·        It is a defense                                             Ecss. 7:12

·        It is better than strength                          Ecss. 9:16,Ecss 10:10

·        It promotes                                               Dan. 5:11ff

·        It does mighty works                               Mat. 13:54

·        It shows superiority                                 Luke 21:15,Act 6:10.

EXAMPLES OF THOSE USED GODS WISDOM

1)    Moses                                                  Acts 7:22

2)    Bezaleel                                               Ex 31:3-5

3)    Hiram                                                   1 king 7:14

4)    Aholiab

5)    Solomon                                             1 King 3:12,1king 4:29

6)    Ethan                                                  1 king 4:31

7)    Daniel                                                 Dan 1:17

HOW TO GET THE WISDOM OF GOD

                   I.            Laying of Hands                               Deut 34:9

                 II.            Reading God’s word                       Deut 4:2

              III.            Asking for it                                      Matt 7:7,James 1:5

              IV.            Association

CONCLUSION

Christ is the power and wisdom of God 1 Cor. 1:24,the first step towards being wise is having Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour and consciously following in His footstep. Are you washed in the blood of the lamb? 

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