What is wisdom, according to the Bible? Wisdom is the ability to make good decisions grounded in ethics and morality. Cultural and other values, such as religious beliefs or personal knowledge, can influence your ability to have wisdom. You might have a life experience that impacts how you define wisdom, making it hard to know right from wrong. In Christianity, wisdom is spiritual discernment and a form of divine intervention.
Wisdom is more than factual knowledge.
Sometimes, there is more information you don’t know, so you must trust in the unseen. Wisdom can, and often does, defy facts or a person’s knowledge. For example, you may face incredible odds, and a situation may appear impossible, but your heart leads you to success. This is often how wisdom works: within hope and faith. The difference between knowledge and wisdom can be described as a gut feeling or an intuitive nudge. Knowledge is rooted in what you know; wisdom is what you feel. True wisdom is a spiritual gift.
What is wisdom in numerology?
In faith-based thinking, true wisdom is seen as a gift from God given generously (Proverbs 2:6). The fear of the Lord is considered the start of wisdom (Proverbs 1:7). What’s interesting about the numerology of this verse is that the number 1 represents leadership and God the Father. The number 7 means completion. According to the Bible, God says wisdom comes from his laws and precepts written in the heart. So you’ll often hear Christians say that godly wisdom comes from understanding God’s word. You can do this by meditating on the word of God and spending time in spiritual activities or with other Christians.
King Solomon and the Book of Wisdom: Proverbs
The Bible encourages readers to pray and ask God for wisdom. King Solomon, the son of King David, is regarded as the wisest man who has ever lived. According to the First Book of Kings, he was offered anything he wanted, and Solomon asked God for wisdom.
Solomon is credited with having written the book of Proverbs, which is found in both the Old Testament Christian Bible and the Hebrew Bible, also called the ‘Tanakh’. Wisdom is regarded as more precious than gold and more valuable than rubies. A woman is one who builds her house, prioritizes her family and does good to others. She is described in detail in Proverbs 31.
A wise person looks for advice. Proverbs is a book of advice, and Proverbs 1:2 is a historical reference for gaining wisdom. A wise person listens more than they speak, seeks understanding before judgment, and acts with integrity, even when it’s hard to do so or their opinion is unpopular or counter-cultural. You can increase wisdom through prayer, fasting, and meditating on scripture verses and their meaning; you can also gain wisdom by spending time with others, talking and learning from each other.
What is wisdom, to a person who wants to find it?
When a person is described as ‘wise’ or using wisdom, they demonstrate an ability to listen. They ask good questions. They are curious. Once they have gathered their information, they know when and how to apply what they learned. They perceive absolute truth and use it in a way that’s perceived as good and just.
Are you born with wisdom?
Some people are born with a particular element of wisdom. It’s believed that if you are stubborn, you can lose the ability to be open to wisdom and become foolish or unwise. You don’t have to be a certain age to be wise. Wisdom from God speaks straight to the heart, and it can be a romantic experience or an insight that prompts a change or gives confirmation.
Wisdom is a lifelong process.
Intuitiveness grows with time. Humility and a willingness to learn from both success and failure enhance wisdom. When a person is wise, they express empathy, kindness and understanding—traits that are part of perfect love.
