2 Samuel 20:1-2, 14-22 NKJV The Bible on Rebellion. (Ephesians 6:1, 1 John 2:4, Luke 11:28 Acts 5:29. We ought to obey God rather than men. 1. Wisdom has a voice, and it’s a voice of courage. Proverbs 1:20-21 Wisdom calls aloud outside; She raises her voice in the open squares. She cries out in the chief concourses, at the openings of the gates in the city she speaks her words. Proverbs 8:1-3 Does not wisdom cry out, and understanding lift up her voice? She takes her stand on the top of the high hill, beside the way, where the paths meet. She cries out by the gates, at the entry of the city, at the entrance of the doors. 2. Wisdom has a posture of confidence. Proverbs 2:2 Tune your ears to wisdom. Proverbs 31:26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness. 2 Samuel 20:19 I am among the peaceable and faithful. Proverbs 13:20 Walk with the wise and become wise. Proverbs 9:10, 14:26 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom…and in the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence. 3. Wisdom has an eternal Source. Proverbs 2:6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. The Godhead exhibits wisdom. To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen. Romans 16:27 Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, Who became for us wisdom from God. 1 Corinthians 1:24, 30 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:8. Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom. Deuteronomy 20:10. When you go near a city to fight against it, then proclaim an offer of peace to it. 4. Wisdom knows what to do and does it. Spiritual gifts are God expressing Himself through His people as we depend on Him. Proverbs 18:4. Wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook. 2 Samuel 20:20 Far be it, far be it from me, that I should swallow up or destroy. 5. Wisdom is influential and provides leadership. 2 Samuel 20:20 Then the woman in her wisdom went to all the people. Proverbs 16:23 NLT The Words of the wise are persuasive. Proverbs 3:17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Ecclesiastes 9:16 & 18 Wisdom is better than strength. Wisdom is better than weapons of war. Wisdom takes action with a voice of courage and a posture of confidence. Wisdom flows with truth and guidance from THE Source and the results are productive, powerful and priceless. The Results of Wisdom. Valuable. (3:14-15; 8:11) Protects and guards. (4:6) Builds instead of tearing down. (8; 14:1; 24:3) Leads upward. (15:24) Yields a hopeful, bright future. (24:14) Peace and Joy. (3:18) Greatness. (4:8) New Testament Christian Church CCLI : #1600893 sx5j-j354-2vh0-ga8r-9ywr