Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-5

Good friend, take to heart what I’m telling you;
    collect my counsels and guard them with your life.
Tune your ears to the world of Wisdom;
    set your heart on a life of Understanding.
That’s right—if you make Insight your priority,
    and won’t take no for an answer,
Searching for it like a prospector panning for gold,
    like an adventurer on a treasure hunt,
Believe me, before you know it Fear-of-God will be yours;
    you’ll have come upon the Knowledge of God.

The Gist:

Wisdom comes in two ways: it’s both a God-given gift and the result of diligent searching. 

(v.1)  Begins with a willing heart—open to God’s voice & instruction. “To store up” or “to collect” means more than just hearing the truth. It means making it part of ourselves.

(v.2) Tune your ears to wisdom & set your heart on understanding.
Active listening leans into things. It’s the difference between hearing a sermon or reading Scripture and posturing your heart & applying it to our lives.

(v.3) searching for it [wisdom] is like panning for gold
The hunt for wisdom is active, but it isn't just intellectual; it's spiritual. 

(v.4) Like an adventurer on a treasure hunt—having a desire and a passionate pursuit to seek God. 

(v.5) “Then Fear-of-God will be yours, you’ll have come upon the Knowledge of God.” The reward or end-goal isn’t an answer or even wisdom itself.
The end-goal is God Himself—a relationship with Him.

Digging Deeper:

What does wisdom-seeking look like in real life?

What is one specific area this week where you will seek wisdom as if it were treasure? 

If wisdom is like a treasure hunt, what tools/resources do you need to pursue it better (mentor, Bible, prayer, accountability, quiet time)?

Resources:

biblegateway.com

Sinner and the Saint blog and free resources

The Bible Recap