The David Spoon Experience 6-5-23 Part 2
1) Job recognizes the value of wisdom. Let's understand that knowledge is the acquiring of facts, but wisdom is the ability to use them. Proverbs say wisdom is the principal thing. Those who reject it do so to their own destruction.
2) For it is hidden from humanity's eyes: God's wisdom is not something you open up in a fortune cookie. The wisdom that comes from God is unique because it is eternal. It has a peaceful, pure, and graceful element to it (as described in the book of James, referring to the wisdom that is from above).
3) God knows where it can be found: Some of the great atheist scholars have said that if God were real, they would be able to see Him and attain Him because they are so wise. The absolute irony of pride and arrogance is the very reason why not many nobles, not many worldly wise, and not many mighty will enter the kingdom.
4) The fear of the Lord is true wisdom: Here's the biggest reason why people don't find the wisdom of the Lord: because it starts with the fear of the Lord. It doesn't start with the brilliance of academia. It doesn't start with the brilliance of politicians. And it doesn't start with the brilliance of making money. It starts with the brilliance of getting down on our knees, praying, and asking God for help in all things. That is fearing the Lord. And that is the beginning of wisdom.