At church we've been going through the book of James - a book with lots of practical advice. James tells us: 'If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt.' (James 1:5-6)
So I've been doing lots of asking for wisdom AND assuring God that I'm certain he's giving it to me! I think God's amazing - he gives generously to ALL without finding fault. ANYONE can have wisdom from God, just for the asking!
Wisdom is an interesting quality though. I suspect it's a bit like humility - if you think you've got it you haven't. It can only be accurately authenticated by others and, like humility, will vanish if you become focussed on it or take pride in having it.
Proverbs talks a lot about wisdom. Just one snippet - 'The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.' (Prov 9:10) That's one clue about what wisdom looks like.
James gives us a few clues about recognising true wisdom: '...the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.' (James 3:17-18)
Looks like I've got quite a way to go!
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