Quotes about Wisdom

Unfortunately, human hearts seem remarkably resistant to wisdom.

God is not harsh; He is holy. He is not selfish; He is sovereign. He is not unfeeling; He is all-knowing. Like David, we need to come to know Him, and respect Him; and, like David, we will love Him more.

It is a poor soul who confuses dirt with filth or soil with soiled.

Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things should not be this way. James 3:10

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and with- out criticizing, and it will be given to him. James 1:5

Avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness. 2 Timothy 2:16

He will teach us about His ways so we may walk in His paths. Micah 4:2

But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit … will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you. John 14:26

There will be times of security for you—a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. Isaiah 33:6

I used to pray that God would surround them with people who were good influences. When my eyes began to open, I realized my prayers better adjust to greater reality. The truth is, godly influences are few. I pray for them to know what to do with bad influences and hope they become the good influences!

We also speak these things, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit. 1 Corinthians 2:13

We may be afraid to ask God to keep us humble. Why are we not far more frightened of what pride can do?