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Proverbs 9:10 - The Beginning And Foundation Of Wisdom.Proverbs 9:10 (NIV) "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.Proverbs 9:10 (AMP) The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning (the chief and choice part) of Wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy one is insight and understanding. Proverbs 9:10 (CWR) Reverence for the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; a knowledge of God will give understanding. INTRODUCTION Wisdom begins with getting to know God. He gives insight into how we should live because he created life. To know God means more than just knowing the facts about him; You Must Respect His Mighty Power And Cultivate A Relationship With Him. Do you really want to be wise? Get to know God better and better. [Life Application SB 2019] COMMENTARY PEARL God Has Revealed Himself To Us In His Word And In The Works Of Creation. Through The Volume Of Inspiration And The Book Of Nature We Are To Obtain A Knowledge Of God. PP 596 COMMENTARY The Real Foundation The foundation of knowledge and wisdom is not in ourselves nor in knowing ourselves, but in our knowledge of God and in our relationship with Him. After all, who created us and who sustains us? Ourselves ... or God? The Lord alone is our Creator (Genesis 1:26, 27) and only in Him do "we live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:28). God Is The Source Of All Knowledge. Thus, In Fearing Him - Reverencing Him Because Of His Greatness And Goodness - And In Knowing Him, What He Is Like, We Discover Real Wisdom. In an era when you can carry a device that allows you to watch shows, movies, sporting events, or just about anything else, how important is it that you proactively, intentionally, take the time every day to read the Word and to mediate on the character of God? Through these spiritual practices, you can come to the wisdom and knowledge that exist only in God. Lord Jesus, help me, amid all the hubbub and distractions, to make the time to know You and Your goodness. [The Most Amazing Bible Promises by Amazing Facts] To Know Him Is To Love Him The Bible says that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 9:10) and "knowledge of the Holy One is understanding" (Proverbs 9:10). We may, like Ismael, pursue all the knowledge of the Lord. But Paul says that if we don't have love, we are nothing. (1 Corinthians 13:2). John says that when we know God, we love. (1 John 4:7, 8) True Wisdom - A Knowledge Of God - Will Result In His Love Being Embodied In Us. Until Then, Our Knowledge Means Nothing. [Moving Mountains by Amazing Facts] CLOSING THOUGHT Since God's Wisdom Resides In His Word, It Is Imperative To Know What He Has Revealed, But Even Many Christians Ignore A Regular Time Reading And Studying The Scriptures. Therefore, many of their decisions are foolish, because they've not consulted the Ultimate Source of wisdom. [Rick Yohn; Time With God SB] PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS You Must Respect His Mighty Power And Cultivate A Relationship With Him. [Life Application SB 2019] God Is The Source Of All Knowledge. Thus, In Fearing Him - Reverencing Him Because Of His Greatness And Goodness - And In Knowing Him, What He Is Like, We Discover Real Wisdom. [The Most Amazing Bible Promises by Amazing Facts] God Has Revealed Himself To Us In His Word And In The Works Of Creation. Through The Volume Of Inspiration And The Book Of Nature We Are To Obtain A Knowledge Of God. PP 596 Since God's Wisdom Resides In His Word, It Is Imperative To Know What He Has Revealed. We Need A Daily Time Of Prayer And Bible Study To Develop A Relationship With God - One Like That Of Your Mate Or Best Friend. This Is Vital If We Want To Be A Part Of His Eternal Kingdom. [Rick Yohn; Time With God SB mod] LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY Proverbs 1:7 - Knowledge Begins with Respect and Reverence for God. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2024/20240302-0821.html Proverbs 9:10: Knowing God and Wisdom. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2004/20040510-0914.html Psalm 111:10 - Wisdom 101. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2011/20110516-1002.html Job 28:28 - How To Get Wisdom And Understanding. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2024/20240404-0830.html James 1:5 - FINDING WISDOM. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2025/20250210-1408.html Proverbs 8:13 - To Fear God And Hate Evil. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2014/20140316-1625.html 2 Peter 1:3 - Power For The Present. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2025/20250212-1509.html 2 Peter 1:4 - There Is Power In The Promises. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2013/20131129-2022.html Ecclesiastes 12:13 - The Whole Duty of Man. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2024/20240109-0757.html Micah 6:8 - What God Requires of Man. https://www.abible.com/devotions/2017/20170518-2049.html LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT https://abible.com/links/ |