How To Be Wise

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (Proverbs 9:10 NIV)

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7 NIV)

And he said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'" (Job 28:28 ESV)

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! (Psalm 111:10 ESV)

In order to be wise, one must first fear God, the creator of heavens and earth. This is the pre-requisite.

Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach. It is not up in heaven, so that you have to ask, "Who will ascend into heaven to get it and proclaim it to us so we may obey it?" Nor is it beyond the sea, so that you have to ask, "Who will cross the sea to get it and proclaim it to us so we may obey it?" No, the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it. (Deuteronomy 30:11-14 NIV)

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:13 NIV)

I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. (Proverbs 8:17 NIV)

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. (Psalm 19:1 KJV)

The God who created the heavens and earth can be found easily and His creation loudly proclaim His existence.

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. (James 1:5 NIV)

When one finds God, one can ask Him for wisdom and He will give.

This is the summary of how to be wise:

1. Recognise the Creator of heavens and earth;
2. Fear Him;
3. Ask Him for wisdom.