1. What Wisdom is – and what it is not

10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.
Proverbs 9:10 (NLT)

Wisdom is the right application of truth,
at the right time,
in the right way,
for the right purpose.

2. Solomon: Two levels of Wisdom

17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.
James 3:17 (NLT)

3. Proverbs 8 – Wisdom at Creation

24 But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.
1 Corinthians 1:24 (NLT)

30 God has united you with Christ Jesus. For our benefit God made him to be wisdom itself. Christ made us right with God; he made us pure and holy, and he freed us from sin.
1 Corinthians 1:30 (NLT)

3 In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Colossians 2:3 (NLT)

14 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.
John 1:14 (NLT)

24 “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.
Matthew 7:24 (NLT)

11 No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.
Hebrews 12:11 (NLT)