The Beginning of Wisdom
Where true wisdom starts.
Living a wise life God's way.
The big idea
Wisdom doesn't start with information — it starts with awe of God.
What does “The Beginning of Wisdom” walk through?
Fear of the Lord
Proverbs 9:10 · KJV
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.
In plain English
Wisdom starts with appropriate awe of God. Without that, you're just clever.
The Right Starting Point
Wisdom begins not with being smart but with revering God.
Number Our Days
Psalm 90:12 · KJV
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
In plain English
Teach us to count our days — so we live them with wisdom.
Live Awake
Knowing your days are limited makes you wise with how you spend them.
Pray
Lord, give me wisdom. Teach me to live well in the days I have. Amen.
Write it down
What decision do you need God's wisdom for right now?
You finished: The Beginning of Wisdom
Smart people know facts. Wise people know God. Seek him.
Which passages does this journey use?
2 passages, drawn from Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 90:12. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 5 minutes for the whole thing, or 5 short sittings.
- Proverbs 9:10
- Psalm 90:12
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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