Our Verse: 1 Cor 1:30 Christ Jesus became for us wisdom...

First let's define this word wisdom.

Wisdom is the combination of knowledge and understanding to make good decisions. Knowledge is just that, information, the details, the facts.
Understanding is the management of that information to reach a good conclusion. If the information is managed well, a wise decision results.

It is therefore necessary to have correct knowledge then manage that knowledge well to reach a wise decision.
Failure to reach wise decisions happens when inaccurate or incomplete knowledge is used.

Here's an example:
Your marriage is in trouble. Someone gives you this advice. "Just be tough with your spouse and tell 'em how it is".
Poor advice inaccurate knowledge about relationships makes them crash. Good knowledge, wise advice would say, give a little, be patient, work together.

Another example:
You are moving up in your company. Someone is saying things about you that aren't true. Your pride says “strike back” “get em!”, but wisdom tells you to let your actions speak louder than your critic's words. It's likely you will be vindicated.

Maybe it's about sports:
Your whole team is riled up, some angry and shouting. It's tempting to join in, but you realize it's better to think this out before taking action.

So how do we get wisdom, this ability to make good choices?

Heres our verse again: Jesus became wisdom for us. Your relationship with Him brings wisdom. He gives us solid knowledge and helps us understand life and people.

Here's the verse- Proverbs (2:6) ...the Lord grants wisdom! From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

God helps us make good decisions. Read His guidelines in His Book. You will become wise! Be patient, it's a lifelong process! More details in James 1:5

Your Father in Heaven wants you to be wise for the good of all people.
Next episode- the difference between God's wisdom and man's wisdom.