Wisdom’s Value Found as the Source of Salvation

Proverbs 3:13-18

• Wisdom that leads to salvation is the greatest treasure on earth
  • Proverbs 3:13-15             
• Wisdom that leads to salvation is the only source of eternal life
  • Proverbs 3:16-18
  • Genesis 3:22-24

Wisdom’s Value Found in the Foundation of the World

Proverbs 3:19-20

• The Wisdom of the Lord has been with Him since the beginning
  • Proverbs 3:19
  • John 1:1-3
• To understand the Wisdom of the Lord is to understand the ways of the Lord’s created order
  • Proverbs 3:20

Wisdom’s Value Found in Security for Those Who Find Her

Proverbs 3:21-26

• Constant attention to the Lord’s Wisdom is required to reap its full value
  • Proverbs 3:21-22
• The Lord secures the earthly path for those who find Wisdom
  • Proverbs 3:23-24
• The Lord secures the eternal destiny for those who find Wisdom
  • Proverbs 3:25-26

Wisdom’s Value Found in the Blessing of Loving Others

Proverbs 3:27-35

• Those who find Wisdom will love others
  • Proverbs 3:28-30
  • Leviticus 19:17-18
• There is blessing in doing good to others according to the Lord’s Wisdom
  • Proverbs 3:31-35

So What?

Knowing Wisdom should be our greatest desire because she offers the greatest value.

• Proverbs 16:16

Further Discussion

• Am I trusting in my own wisdom or in knowing true Wisdom (Christ alone) for salvation?
• Are there earthly treasures or pleasures that I have valued over knowing Wisdom?
• Is the Wisdom of God evident in my life by how I love and treat others?