Be Wise

Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil - Ephesians 5:15-16. 

                     Our God is the only wise God and He wants us also to be wise in all we do. To the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen - Romans 16:27. Be wise as serpents and innocent as doves - Matthew 10:16. 

In speech

The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing - Proverbs 12:18. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness - Proverbs 31:26. Wise words bring many benefits - Proverbs 12:14.

In good deeds

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom - James 3:13. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us - 1 Peter 2:12.

In the way we act toward outsiders

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity - Colossians 4:5. 

To be wise, fear God

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom - Proverbs 9:10. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil - Proverbs 3:7.      

To be wise, ask God

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him - James 1:5. For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding - Proverbs 2:6. 

To be wise, receive Christ

But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God - 1 Corinthians 1:24.

To be wise, hear the Word of God

Hear instruction and be wise - Proverbs 8:33.               

To be wise, walk with the wise

Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm - Proverbs 13:20.

To be wise, talk less

When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise - Proverbs 10:19.

To be wise, take advice

Wisdom is found in those who take advice - Proverbs 13:10.    

To be wise, be humble

When pride comes, then comes shame; But with the humble is wisdom - Proverbs 11:2.                             

 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy - James 3:17.

I will behave wisely in a perfect way - Psalm 101:2. 

I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors: You have given me wisdom and power - Daniel 2:23.

PRAYER: Dear. Lord, You are the only wise God. Help us to be wise in all we do. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.