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Godly Wisdom Begins with the Fear of the Lord
Every Christian man needs wisdom for his marriage, family, work, relationships, leadership, finances, and walk with Christ. Yet biblical wisdom is not merely experience, intelligence, success, or self-confidence. Godly wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord.In this opening episode of the Men of Wisdom series on Warriors of Grace, Dave Jenkins explains Proverbs 1:7 and shows that wisdom grows through humble dependence on God’s Word. Christian men are called to remain teachable, seek the Lord in prayer, welcome correction, and look to Christ, who has become wisdom for us.Listen or Watch
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why the fear of the Lord is the foundation of biblical wisdom.
- The difference between knowledge and wisdom.
- Why teachability and humility are marks of a wise man.
- How God’s Word shapes wise decisions in every area of life.
- Why Christ is the source and embodiment of wisdom for His people.
Scripture References
- Proverbs 1:7
- James 1:5
- 1 Corinthians 1:30
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
