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Let’s begin by reading Proverbs 1:1-7 and 9:10:

Proverbs 1:1-7 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: ² for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; ³ for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair; ⁴ for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young-- ⁵ let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance-- ⁶ for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. ⁷ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 9:10 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

This summer we are doing a series on the Book of Proverbs which I have entitled “The way of wisdom.” There are many decisions we face in this life where the rules do not apply, where the Bible may not have the answer as to what to do. Who should I marry? Should I take this job or not? Should we have another child? All of these questions are not necessarily moral questions, but questions that demand wisdom.

One of the things I shared last week is that the Book of Proverbs speaks of wisdom not as a shortcut but as a path. It isn’t something where you can learn the right techniques and you will always make wise, godly decisions, but as you walk with the Lord and make good choices and wise decisions, he makes you into a person of wisdom.