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1. Wisdom is the correct application of knowledge. It is knowing what to do to get the best outcome in a situation. #thepursuitofwisdom
2. People acknowledged that wisdom was responsible for the mighty works that Christ did. (Mark 6:2). #thepursuitofwisdom
3. Wisdom is a function of interpretation. It is built on the ability to see beyond the obvious, to gain insight and to make good quality decisions. (Ecclesiastes 8:1). #thepursuitofwisdom
4. “If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; But wisdom brings success” (Ecclesiastes 10:10 NKJV). #thepursuitofwisdom
5. Trying to achieve results without wisdom is like cutting a tree with a blunt axe. It leads to waste of resources and frustration. #thepursuitofwisdom
6. “The labor of fools wearies them, for they do not even know how to go to the city!” (Ecclesiastes 10:15). #thepursuitofwisdom
7. We need to value wisdom. Wise people prioritise the acquisition of knowledge and wisdom. We get powerful returns on our investment. (Proverbs 4:7-9). #thepursuitofwisdom
8. People that get results value knowledge; not just theoretical knowledge but practical knowledge. They are willing to exchange value to get it. (Proverbs 23:23). #thepursuitofwisdom
9. Despising knowledge and wisdom is the beginning of foolishness. #thepursuitofwisdom
10. The ability to get results makes you a person of value. That Joseph was a foreigner, slave and prisoner didn’t matter. He had the solution and got the promotion. (Genesis 41:39-40, Daniel 5:13-14). #thepursuitofwisdom
11. When someone has wisdom, they are permitted to overtake others, for the sake of the success of the whole group. #thepursuitofwisdom
12. In the place where results are really desired, longevity may not be an asset. It is capacity that counts. #thepursuitofwisdom
Wisdom is a major requirement for those that seek to rise into leadership. A leader that cannot determine the best results to get and how to get them becomes a liability. (Proverbs 8:15-16).
14. It was prophesied that wisdom would be a distinguishing feature of the end time church. (Ephesians 3:10). #thepursuitofwisdom
15. Wisdom was reserved for the church. If those that killed Christ had known what they did would give us access to phenomenal wisdom, they would not have done it. (1 Corinthians 2:6-10). #thepursuitofwisdom
16. Your Number 1 access to wisdom is salvation. You get God’s nature when you receive forgiveness of sins through Christ. That nature gives you capacity for wisdom. #thepursuitofwisdom
17. I can testify that the functioning of my mind changed after I received Christ as my Lord and Saviour. I would pray and see myself in the future. #thepursuitofwisdom
18. If your relationship with God is not okay, pray right now: “Lord, I believe that Jesus paid for my sins. Forgive me and put your nature in me now in Jesus’ name. #thepursuitofwisdom
19. It is God that gives wisdom. Your eyes, ears and heart are opened now to receive wisdom like never before in Jesus’ name. #thepursuitofwisdom
20. The days of confusion and poor results are over forever. Receive grace to make high quality decisions and to get the best results in Jesus’ name. #thepursuitofwisdom
