BIBLICAL WISDOM FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

Naim Choi, RockPointe Intercultural Site Pastor

“Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding.” - Proverbs 3:13, ESV

At RockPointe Church, our recent sermon series has led us into the heart of biblical wisdom, exploring the pages of Proverbs and the other wisdom books of Scripture. Our goal has been both simple and profound: to help each person recognize that the Bible, while not a step-by-step manual for life, contains deep and relevant wisdom for the real challenges we face every day.

Too often, people view the Bible as either a distant religious document or merely a source of encouragement for church services. Throughout this series, we’ve been reminded that God’s Word speaks powerfully to our daily decisions, relationships, finances, jobs, emotions, and even our use of words. The wisdom books, particularly Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job, teach us what it means to live well in the fear of the Lord.

For instance, Proverbs isn’t a traditional how-to book. It doesn’t provide a formula for success, nor does it guarantee specific outcomes. Instead, it invites us to cultivate a heart that seeks wisdom, makes discerning choices, and honors God in all circumstances.

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” (Proverbs 9:10, ESV) This fear is not about being terrified—it’s about having reverent awe and trust. As Charles Spurgeon said, “True wisdom is not merely knowing the truth, but living it out in reverence before God.”

Each week, we explored specific areas of life where biblical wisdom offers practical and timeless guidance:

• The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom (Proverbs 9:1-18) – Living wisely starts with a humble posture before God.

• The Fool and His Money Are Soon Parted (Proverbs 23:1-8) – God’s wisdom clearly addresses financial matters, teaching us about contentment and stewardship.

• Consider the Ant (Proverbs 6:6-11) – A wise life is marked by diligence, not mere busyness.

• Wise Words and True Friends (Proverbs 26:18-19) – Our speech and the company we keep shape our spiritual character.

• Drink From Your Own Well (Proverbs 6:20-35) - God's wisdom leads us to purity, faithfulness, and integrity.

As Dietrich Bonhoeffer said, “Wisdom is knowing how things go together in God’s world—how creation, the cross, and our calling all relate.”

These proverbs are not isolated sayings; they are invitations to align our daily lives with God’s design.

A powerful example of godly wisdom can be found in the life of John Wesley (1703–1791), the English minister and founder of the Methodist movement. Although he was deeply religious in his early years, Wesley only gained assurance of his faith after experiencing God’s grace in 1738. From that moment on, he dedicated himself to a disciplined life of prayer, Bible study, and Christian community.

Wesley famously declared: “I want to know one thing—the way to heaven... God Himself has condescended to teach the way... He hath written it down in a book. O give me that book! At any price, give me the Book of God!”

His life reflected Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (ESV). Despite preaching to thousands, Wesley never lost his steadfast commitment to Scripture and to living wisely with God. His story serves as a reminder that the wisest life is not necessarily the loudest or most successful; rather, it is the life that is most closely aligned with the Word of God.

Our series has also emphasized that wisdom is not just a virtue; it is a person. “Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:24, ESV)

Jesus embodies wisdom, perfect in speech, action, judgment, and love. As theologian Nicholas Thomas Wright expressed, “Jesus doesn’t just teach wisdom—He is where God’s wisdom and God’s presence meet.”

When we follow Jesus, we are not merely becoming smarter or more moral; we are being shaped by divine wisdom that transforms our hearts and lives from the inside out.

Let us be people who don’t just hear wisdom, but live it. May we grow in wisdom in our words, our work, our finances, and our friendships. May we reflect the beauty of God’s wisdom in a world that desperately needs it.

In the words of James Innell Packer, “Wisdom is the power to see, and the inclination to choose, the best and highest goal, together with the surest means of attaining it.”

As we journey together in the church community, may we grow in wisdom in our relationships, our work, our speech, and our faith. Let us be a church marked by the beauty of God’s wisdom lived out.

“Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding.” - Proverbs 3:13, ESV