Here is a summary of how someone can obtain wisdom according to the Bible, in a step-by-step format:
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Admit that you lack wisdom - Proverbs 1:7 states that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, so the first step towards obtaining wisdom is to acknowledge that one's own understanding is limited and that true wisdom comes from God.
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Seek God - Proverbs 2:3-5 urges the reader to pursue wisdom like a hidden treasure, and to seek it from God, who gives generously to all who ask.
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Read the Bible - The Bible is considered the word of God, and in its pages, we can find many examples of wisdom. Proverbs 4:7 advises the reader to pursue wisdom above everything else, and in doing so, they will gain understanding.
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Listen to wise counsel - Proverbs 12:15 advises the reader to seek advice from others, particularly those who are wise and experienced, as it can help to guide decisions.
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Apply wisdom to daily life - The book of James, in the New Testament, advises in James 1:22, to not only listen to the word, but also to do what it says. In other words, wisdom is practical and must be applied in everyday life.
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Live in obedience to God - Ultimately, true wisdom is demonstrated through a life that is lived in obedience to God. Proverbs repeatedly emphasizes living in accordance with God's will, affirming that true wisdom is recognizing God's sovereignty and living in a way that honors Him.
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Having wisdom - When one applies all of these steps, they will begin to gain wisdom, which is demonstrated through a life of discernment, ethical decision-making, compassionate concern for others, and an unwavering commitment to God's truth.
Interesting. In this regard it's like a commentary, but everyone should be reading the bible themselves & ask God for the discernment & insight they need. I like bible studies led by a Pastor who not only knows the bible, but also the historical background & customs of what was going on at the different times of the bible. I do hope that people actually read the bible regularly instead of getting ChatGPT's take all the time.
This came up in a biblestudy I attended recently:
"And he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’" Job 28:28 ESV
The whole 28th chapter of Job is a good lead into what is wisdom as well, beginning with what man can do, and that he does not know how to find wisdom or understanding, but God does:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job+28&version=ESV
I am very well studied on the Bible, and have been throwing some difficult questions at it, and have getting some interesting answers, some that rattle on doors of thought i haven't come across before. So, it's definitely worth a look!
Agreed, it knows the Bible rather well. You just have to ask it pointed questions, because it does like to give its opinion on things from time to time.
It's a very useful tool for real-life. I find myself going there instead of google/duck-duck-go for searching for information.
Have you tried reading the Fathers of the Church? Why not listen to the wisdom of those who were closest to Christ and the Apostles?
— St. Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain