Proverbs 1:2
To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;

Wisdom is the great theme of Proverbs ad it is more than most people think it is.

Wisdom is not the aquisition of knowledge, but the ability to use that knowledge rightly. It is not primarily intellectual, bit moral, ethical, and relational. It is always played out in the arena of practicality and tested in the crucible of real life experience.

Theoretical knowledge is only part of what is included in a full wisdom package.

Wisdom is knowable. It is something that can be internalized and lived out in our experiences. It attaches itself to our hearts and creates in us a desire for more - thus, instruction becomes a vital part of our lives. Some translate this as "discipline." It is a love of the process of growing wiser. It is a hunger for becoming and attaining.

It comes with humility because so many want to learn, but resist being taught.

Knowledge is everywhere. the fact that some of you are reading this over the Internet indicates that you have discovered the Information Super Highway and are soaring over its asphalt at break-neck speed.

People are concerned today about the ability of governments, businesses, and even criminal enterprises to collect data on private citizens. Here is the clincher, without a means for perceiving it and organizing it, it does them no good.

So it is with us: we can have access to all the information in the world, but unless we grow wiser, we will not really hear it and perceive it. It will pass through us like a lazer through glass. Studying the Proverbs daily and deeply will help you to perceive their words of understanding.