BETTER—3
WISDOM IS BETTER THAN GOLD
WE MAKE OUR DECISIONS AND OUR DECISIONS MAKE US.
“Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?" 2 Chronicles 1:10 BETTER
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver! Proverbs 16:16 lots of wisdom!
Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Proverbs 4:7
lol prideful liar
DON’T BE A FOOL—GET WISDOM
FOOLS ACT BEFORE THEY THINK.
Wise people think before they act; fools don't—and even brag about their foolishness. Proverbs 13:16 NLT
he lost it on the nip story foflol
FOOLS SPEND ALL THEY EARN.
In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has. Proverbs 21:20
FOOLS HURT THOSE THEY LOVE.
The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. Proverbs 14:1
FOOLS THINK THEY KNOW IT ALL.
Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. Proverbs 12:15 NLT
HOW DO I GET WISDOM?
FEAR GOD.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10
holy fear of the most awesome God of the universe. fear is the beginning of wisdom.
the more I get to know God, the more in awe of him I am
I WANT to honor him with my decisions
ASK GOD.
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all "without finding fault", and it will be given to him. James 1:5
HANG OUT WITH WISE PEOPLE.
He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20
you are who you hang out with
get godly counsel
seek it! find it! get it!
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver! Proverbs 16:16
NEXT WEEK’S MEMORY VERSE:
A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Proverbs 22:1
TALK IT OVER
What would you say is the most important thing you have learned so far during the series, Better?
Which of these four categories would be the biggest weakness for you: act before you think, spend all you earn, hurt those you love or think you know it all?
What is your next step to get wisdom?