by Julia Fregoso

Created on: July 26, 2008

"Whatever wisdom may be, it is far off and most profound- who can discover it?" (Ecclesiastes 7:24 NIV) Yet, wisdom in the bible is considered more precious and incomparable to rubies or anything precious jewel (Job 28:18, Proverbs 8:11), is supreme (4:7), a blessing (3:13), and a great reward (9:12). Obviously I am using the bible's view on wisdom to reveal 7 steps of becoming wise because as a believer in God I know that I am limited in knowledge and wisdom, and that the wisdom of this world is foolishness. So, I rely on God's wisdom, because He has all wisdom, knowledge and understanding. So, here are 7 things I have learned to obtaining wisdom.

1. Having the fear of the Lord is wise. By fearing the Lord you must reject evil, pride, arrogance and sin (Proverbs 8:13). Fearing the Lord is referring to a godly fear, it means to have to reverence, honor and obedience toward God. Several times the bible states that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Psalm 111:10a, Proverbs 1:7a, Proverbs 9:10a). Obviously this is very important to gaining wisdom if it's stated repeatedly. In Job chapter 28, addresses the question of where wisdom comes from, and who attains it. He understands that the mysteries of this World are hidden from him and that it is hidden from all of creation as well. Only the person who created everything has all understanding, all wisdom and all knowledge.

"God understands the way to it and He alone knows where it dwells, for He views the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. When He established the force of the wind and measured out the waters, when He made a decree for the rain and a path for the thunderstorm, then he looked at wisdom and appraised it; he confirmed it and tested it. And he said to man, 'The fear of the Lord-that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding'" (Job 28:23-28).

2. Wisdom is given by seeking God and asking Him for the gift of wisdom. King Solomon was considered the wisest man of his time. In fact, "the whole world sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart" 1 Kings 10:24). Other rulers sought his advice and his kingdom was blessed. Solomon asked God for wisdom rather than wealth, honor or death of his enemies so God found favor in him and gave him not only wisdom and knowledge that no man will every have, but also riches and wealth (2 Chronicles 1:11-12). Wisdom comes only from God and therefore can only be given by God. "For the Lord gives wisdom, and from

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