Prov. 9:1
Wisdom
has built her house,
She has hewn out her seven pillars;
Seven Pillars Of Wisdom
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Pillars of Wisdom from Proverbs
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Pillars of Wisdom from the New Testament
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Pillars of Wisdom from the Beatitudes
Matt.
5:3-12
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Pillars of Wisdom from the Lord’s Prayer Matt. 6:9-13
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Pillars of Wisdom from James 3:17
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Pillars of Wisdom from 2 Pet. 1:4-8
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Wisdom is a foundation that we must run after
4:5-7; 7:4
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The Lord grants wisdom to all those who pray for
it – Jas. 1:5; Eph. 1:17; Col. 1:9
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Blessed are the poor in spirit: for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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We give honor to the Lord (Hallowed be Your name Matt.
6:9)
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The wisdom of God makes us pure
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Add to faith—virtue (moral excellence, goodness)
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The fear of the Lord is the first step towards
wisdom 1:7; 9:10; 15:33
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God’s great wisdom is compared to the foolishness
of man
1 Cor. 1:18, 25; 3:19; Matt. 11:25
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Blessed are those who mourn: for
they shall be comforted.
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We call upon His Kingdom to come (Matt. 6:10)
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The wisdom of God makes us peaceful
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Add to virtue—Knowledge (especially knowledge of
God)
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The universe has been created with wisdom as a
foundation 3:19
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The wisdom that God has for us has been prepared
since the beginning of time – it will bring us into His glory 1 Cor. 2:7
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Blessed are the meek: for they
shall inherit the earth.
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We call upon His will to be done on earth as it is in
heaven (Matt. 6:10)
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The wisdom of God makes us gentle and kind
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Add to knowledge—self control (discipline)
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The Lord is the source of all wisdom 2:6-7
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There is no way we will ever exhaust the depths
of God’s wisdom Rom. 11:33
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Blessed are they which do hunger
and thirst for righteousness: for they shall be filled.
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We call upon Him to provide for us day by day (Matt. 6:11)
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The wisdom of God makes us willing to yield,
reasonable
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Add to self control—perseverance (patience,
endurance)
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Nothing compares to wisdom – it is more precious
than silver and gold 3:14l 8:11; 16:16
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God’s wisdom dwells in us through the Word and
through it we build up the Church – Col. 3:15
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Blessed are the merciful: for they
shall obtain mercy.
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We call upon Him to forgive all our sins as we forgive
others (Matt. 6:12)
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The wisdom of God makes us full of mercy and good
fruit. Christ-likeness
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Add to perseverance—godliness (piety)
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The evidence of wisdom is found in our mouths
18:4; 10:31; 31:26
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The evidence of God’s wisdom in us is love and
humility 1 Cor. 13:2; Jas 3:13; Acts 6:8-10
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Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
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We call upon Him to help us stand against temptation
(Matt. 6:13)
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The wisdom of God makes us even-handed with
others, meek, humility
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Add to godliness—brotherly kindness
(love for other Believers)
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Christ is personified as Wisdom 8:1-36
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Wisdom is personified in Christ Lu. 2:52; 1 Cor.
1:30; Col. 2:2-3
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Blessed are the peacemakers: for
they shall be called the children of God.
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We call upon Him to deliver us from
the evil one (Matt.6:13)
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The Wisdom of God makes us sincere
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Add to brotherly kindness—love (love for everyone)
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© 2012 Vivien Hibbert
