What is wisdom? Definition:l the quality of having experience [Karen has been with the company 20 years, she has a great deal of wisdom regarding actuary statistics]l soundness of actions or decisions - sometimes this is a natural ability but most often it is gained through experience and applying that experience or knowledge [Karen's decision to use the new actuary tables in the Wilson case was a wise decision]l a body of knowledge written/oral that develops within a community - the advice of those who had wisdom codified for the benefit of others [Karen has written an orientation handbook for newly hired actuaries, its a great way to pass along the wisdom she has gained and help newbies avoid common mistakes] We are going to discuss all three senses of wisdom, but we are not going to talk about actuary statistics:l The body of knowledge is the holy scriptures "able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus"l Soundness of action and decision is godly living through obedience, good works, and following the lead of  the Holy spiritl Experience is your perseverance and endurance unto the endWisdom in the BibleDeuteronomy 4:5-7 God’s word as a body of knowledge codified for your benefit so you can avoid common mistakes. The Hebrew word is khokmawThis khokmaw is the same word used for the wisdom of Solomon. When Solomon was made king. One night as he was praying:God said to Solomon, "ask Me for what I should give you". Solomon said, "I lack experience, please give me an understanding heart [mind] so I can better govern as king and make sound judgments that rightly discerns between good and evil"God said, "Good request, better that wanting riches or long life! I am going to give you a wise and discerning mind like none before you and none who will follow".Did you know you can make the same request of God? Did you know that He says if you ask for it I will certainly grant your request?James 1:5 many of us have probably gotten on our knees to pray and asked for this very thing! We usually ask when we are faced with a tough decision, a course of action we are unsure of, we find ourselves between a rock and a hard place… then we cry out for wisdom. What should I say or do... tell me please... give me wisdomWho is telling me the truth... give me wisdom to discernShould I demand my rights... or should I let it go and forgive?[Jean-Luc Picard example]We all want wisdom and guidance when we are in a tough spot, but we also need wisdom and guidance to answer life's bigger questions.l to understand and discern what is important in lifel to rearrange or balance our priorities with eternal goals in mindGetting this right is the substance of making right choices and character... Godly character... and the only thing that matters in the end is the character you build.God wants you to become wiseScripture tells us that if we ask for something according to God's will we can have every confidence we will receive it. It is within God's will that you have wisdom.Godly wisdom has benefits for eternity... and it has benefits for TODAY.Proverbs 3:1-4 These words are spoken from the viewpoint of a father to his child. Notice that the foundation or base on which wisdom is built are the Father's commands. There are benefits for your physical life... longevity and peace.The word translated peace is shalom. Its a little word with a lot of meaning packed in to it. The general sense of the word is completeness, wholeness, sound in body, prosperous, quietness and tranquility, contentment, fellowship. Well being that is physical, financial, and social.Godly wisdom is meant to bring you all these various blessings. Note: some people don't want these, preferring excitement, intrigue, or domination over others.Godly wisdom is inner integrity, converting who you are from the inside, so Godly perspectives and attitudes be written on the tablets of your heart [which sounds like what's meant