Wisdom

1 Kings 3:5-14 (New International Version)
New International Version (NIV)
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5 At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you."
6 Solomon answered, "You have shown great kindness to your servant, my father David, because he was faithful to you and righteous and upright in heart. You have continued this great kindness to him and have given him a son to sit on his throne this very day.
7 "Now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. 8 Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number. 9 So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?"
10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. 11 So God said to him, "Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, 12 I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. 13 Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both riches and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings. 14 And if you walk in my ways and obey my statutes and commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life."

A truly wise person knows how to apply the wisdom God gave them. Choices in life seem endless.
We must analyze the situation to see what is best. If we make the choice based on our feelings; then we may be in for trouble. We need the wisdom of God to make right choices and do His will.

James 1:5

5If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Wisdom is a gift to be used. How many of us have been given gifts by God to use for ministry, yet we hide them away at home?
Growing in Christ will increase our wisdom. Seeking Him through His Word will help us grow.

Proverbs 1:5
5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance-

Proverbs 4:5
5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them.