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What is biblical wisdom?

Answered by Gene Cunningham, Basic Training Bible Ministries · from The Basics, Lesson 4–2: Perception—Discernment

Wisdom, which comes only from the Word, is insight into the true nature of things and the ability to know what action to take. But knowing what to do is never enough by itself; we also need courage, and the kind of courage we need comes only from the Holy Spirit, the Encourager. Active discernment is the product of this balance of the Word and the Spirit in our souls.

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How does one obtain the courage they need to act on their knowledge of God's will?

Source: The Basics The Basics, Unit 4, Lesson 4-2 - Perception—Discernment (Review q6) · Read this lesson in the book →

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