Proverbs 4:7 “How to Gain Wisdom”

“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and in all thy getting, get understanding.”

How to gain wisdom:

1. Fear the Lord, for that is the beginning of wisdom. (Proverbs 9:10; 15:33)
2. Ask God for wisdom with the belief that He will give it. (Psalm 90:12; James 1:5-7)
3. Seek wisdom relentlessly. Make it the priority of your life. (Proverbs 2:1-9; 18:15; 19:20)
4. Learn and obey God’s commands and the commands of Christ. (Deuteronomy 4:1-6; Proverbs 10:8; 28:7; Matt. 6:33)
5. Have an attitude of humility (Proverbs 3:7; 11:2; 15:33; 22:17; Romans 12:16; Luke 14:8-11)
6. Accept discipline and correction (Proverbs 9:8; 12:15; 15:31; 17:10)
7. Walk with the wise (Proverbs 13:20; 22:17; 27:17)
8. Fear and depart from evil (Proverbs 3:7; 14:16)
9. Abstain from alcohol (Proverbs 20:1; 23:29-35; 31:4; Isaiah 28:7; Hosea 4:11)
10. Control your tongue (Proverbs 10:19; 17:27; 29:11; James 1:19; 3:2)

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Related Scriptures: Proverbs 16:6; Ecclesiastes 7:12; Matthew 6:33; 13:44-46

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“Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ.” – Philippians 3:8