Wisdom

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7

There are some people who, because of their status, manner, speech, etc., are assumed to be well educated. That assumption is not always accurate.

Some people walk around most of their lives in awe of the well educated. Finally, they meet enough doctors and lawyers, and college professors, to decide that college degrees are given for knowledge - not always wisdom.

It is not unusual for a derelict on skid row to hold at least one degree. Without wisdom, knowledge is lost.

Paul's prayer for the believers at Colosse was that they would be filled with the knowledge of God's will.

Knowing it takes more than knowledge to succeed in doing God's will, Paul adds, "...in all spiritual wisdom and understanding..." Colossians 1:9

It is the will of God that you admonish a Christian brother or sister who is walking in disobedience.

"And concerning you, my brethren, I myself also am convinced that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able also to admonish one another." Romans 15:14

More harm than good is done if you do not use wisdom and understanding in this ministry of urgent encouragement.

Ask God to help you do His will today by giving you greater wisdom and understanding.

"Give me understanding, that I may observe Thy law, And keep it with all my heart." Psalm 119:34