More than Book Learnin'

Wisdom is more than book learnin' although that is part of it. A good education is not to be discounted. But wisdom also includes the ability to discern inner qualities and relationships. It is the ability to perceive right from wrong, true and untrue. It is the ability to make good decisions. That is where Bible study comes in. Wisdom is the combination of knowledge (education), insight (Bible study) and judgment (good sense). Don't neglect Bible study; it is a vital part in gaining wisdom.

Proverbs 4:5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. 13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.

WHY?  Proverbs 4:

6 Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. 

 

8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. 

 

9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee. 

 

12 When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble. 

 

22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.