#130: Wisdom Through the Scriptures

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• This sermon emphasizes that while young people often lack life experience, they are not doomed to live unwisely. Scripture reveals that true wisdom does not depend solely on age or experience but can be acquired early through diligent engagement with the Word of God. Experience teaches through consequences, but God’s Word offers wisdom without requiring painful mistakes. This is why Scripture repeatedly urges believers—especially the young—to seek wisdom as the principal thing.Drawing from 2 Timothy 3:15, the sermon highlights that the Holy Scriptures are able to make a person “wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” God, as the everlasting Father, provides instruction motivated by love and protection. Obedience to His Word leads to peace, longevity, and stability, offering guidance that shields the young from destructive decisions.King Josiah serves as a powerful example of early wisdom shaped by Scripture. Though he became king at just eight years old and had a wicked father, Josiah demonstrated a profound reverence for God’s Word. When the Book of the Law was discovered and read to him, his response—tearing his clothes and seeking the Lord—revealed a heart already tender toward God. His later reforms, including the destruction of idolatry and restoration of proper worship, show that deep familiarity with Scripture produces righteous action. Josiah’s success stemmed from his habit of inquiring of the Lord and aligning his life with God’s Word.The sermon also highlights Timothy, who benefited from a godly heritage through his mother and grandmother. Their faith shaped his character so deeply that Paul entrusted him with leadership, and there are even two books in the Bible named after him. Together, these examples demonstrate that young people can overcome lack of experience by immersing themselves in Scripture. God honors those who love, obey, and consult His Word from an early age, granting wisdom, direction, and lasting fruit.