Wisdom
From Eco-Bible 1
These are notes for an incomplete "Concept" page.
- Information is being added as the Bible Pages are added. In the end, everything will be compiled, further information added (as necessary), broken links connected, etc.
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Note the difference between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge involves knowing facts; wisdom involves the right use of those facts!
See also its opposite: Folly, Foolishness.
See also: Human "Wisdom".
Scripture Pages that Link to Here
- Solomon excelled in wisdom, far beyond others. (Examples of others are given.)
- Verse 32 - many of his wise sayings were written down (and are now in Scripture). Verse 33 describes part of his focus - everything that is alive!
- Job 37:24 Therefore men revere him. Doesn't he regard those who are wise of heart? [OR: He doesn't have regard for those who are wise in (their own) hearts.]"
- God not only has the wisdom to do these weather-related things, but he is the very source of wisdom!
- Those who are wise will consider these things (about God's deliverance from calamity, as well as his control over both judgment and blessing)... and will respond appropriately!
- Pro 21:30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Yahweh.
- Ecc 1:17-18 I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly. I perceived that this also was a chasing after wind. For in much wisdom is much grief; and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
- Even so, in chapter 2, we learn that wisdom is better than madness and folly.
- Sorrow comes with wisdom. The wise understand that the things mentioned in the previous verses are true. (No wonder living just for "this world" makes no sense! It's meaningless!)
- Two lifestyles are examined in this passage - a wasteful lifestyle (focus on pleasure and entertainment), and the productive lifestyle (focus on accomplishment and its benefits). Both are evaluated in this chapter, and wisdom is the guides the evaluations. The productive lifestyle proves to be the wise one, and the wasteful lifestyle proves to be foolish.
- Wisdom will affect a person's entire attitude toward life (as well as affecting his actions).
- Application of this principle to the issue of obedience of authority: Obedience will not always be easy, and at times it may even be quite unpleasant. But wisdom will help you in determining how to respond the right way.
- Responding with wisdom is contrasted to rebellion and disobedience - will get you into trouble (and possible death).
- An illustration of wisdom saving a city from destruction - it demonstrates the principle that wisdom is the best choice. An event similar to this happened during the life of King David, and is described in 2 Samuel 20:16-22.
Unless otherwise noted, all notes and comments are © by Dennis Hinks.
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