Read Job 27—28
The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is
understanding.
Job 28:28
The first step toward true wisdom is a reverent and respectful attitude
toward God, which also involves a humble attitude toward ourselves.
The next step is to ask God for wisdom (James 1:5) and make
diligent use of the means He gives us for securing His wisdom, especially knowing and doing the Word of God (Matt. 7:21–29). It is
not enough merely to study; we must also obey what God tells us to
do (John 7:17). As we walk by faith, we discover the wisdom of God
in the everyday things of life. Spiritual wisdom is not abstract; it is
personal and practical.
As we fellowship with other believers in the church and share
with one another, we can learn wisdom. Reading the best books can
also help us grow in wisdom and understanding. The important thing
is that we focus on Christ, for He is our wisdom (1 Cor. 1:23–24),
and in Him are hidden “all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge”
(Col. 2:3). The better we know Christ and the more we become like
Him, the more we will walk in wisdom and understand the will of
the Lord.
Something to Ponder
In what ways is personal pride a potential barrier for your own accumulation of spiritual wisdom?