Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Moral Benefits of Wisdom

Proverbs chapter two talks about the Moral benefits of Wisdom.

We must learn what is wise (v1)

Diligently focus on and seek out understanding. (v2-4)
-- You will find wisdom and knowledge when you seek it (v5)
-- Seek the source of knowledge (v5-7)
-- The Faithful will protected as they seek (v8)

Benefits of Wisdom
-- Wisdom gives understanding of what is right, just, and fair (v9)
-- Wisdom gives you discretion that will protect you (v11)

-- Wisdom saves you from wicked ways
-- -- Wisdom saves you from poor influences(v12)
-- -- Wisdom saves you from wrong thinking (v12)
-- -- Wisdom saves you from wrong paths (v13)
-- -- Wisdom saves you from wrong motivations (v15)

-- Wisdom saves you from immorality
-- -- Wisdom saves you from distractions and trouble
-- -- Wisdom saves you from consequences of mixing with the wrong people

Wisdom helps you walk in the ways of good men and keep to right paths

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