Sermon in a sentence: “God is the standard and source of all wisdom – wisdom we need for life”

Intro

Decisions, Decisions
The Wisdom of God

God Only Wise

Definitions of God’s Wisdom

Wisdom and Knowledge (James 3:17, Proverbs 1: 1-7)
God’s Wisdom and the World’s Wisdom (I Corinthians 1: 18-25)

Displays of God’s Wisdom

Through Creation (Psalms 104:24)
Through Providence (Psalms 33: 10-11)
Through Redemption (I Corinthians 2: 6-10)
Through His Son (I Corinthians 1:30)

Developing Wisdom Within Us

Begins with Fear of His Ways (Proverbs 9:10, Job 28:28)
Grows with Receiving His Word (Psalms 119:97-100, II Timothy 3: 16-17)
Requires asking for it directly (James 1: 5, Colossians 1:9)
Involves trusting God Completely (Proverbs 3: 5,6)

Conclusion