Word of Wisdom


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You scored high on “word of wisdom;” it’s one of your primary supernatural orientations (S.O.). The supernatural orientations are based on the list of spiritual gifts or “graces” (charisma) found in 1 Corinthians 12: 8-10. This survey may describe what you already know, or it may help you understand a gift you operate in but weren’t aware it was a spiritual gift or supernatural orientation. For example, you might function in the word of wisdom gift but didn’t realize it until now.

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Definition

This spiritual gift “word of wisdom” is found in 1 Cor. 12:8 and is translated from the Greek word: logos sophia. It is a spiritual gift through which God reveals his wisdom or insight for a specific situation.

Function and Impact

A word of wisdom normally appears as divine problem solving enabling a person to know what to do or say. It is a revelation of wisdom for a difficult, confusing or specific situation that goes beyond human wisdom.

The word of wisdom is information about a person or circumstance that could not be known or discerned by natural means. It unlocks mysteries, resolves problems and warns people. Wisdom is knowledge skillfully applied. This information is normally useful to clarify a course of action in the face of many options.

This information can come in the form of a sudden insight, inner words, a mental picture or a “hunch” and normally occurs in the moment of need. Words of wisdom can also come in the form of dreams or visions or even images without words. It may or may not be shared with others.

Words of wisdom are especially helpful in counseling situations, and they are often given with a Scripture passage.

Biblical Example

In a dream King Solomon asks God for wisdom to lead His people with right judgments. Then when he is presented with a difficult situation between two mothers he speaks an incredible word to find out the truth between them.

“The king said, “Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one and half to the other.”(1 Kings 3:16-28) This word provided the solution to determine the mother.

In a trance Peter received a vision and word that gave him wisdom to welcome gentiles into the kingdom of God.

“What God has cleansed, no longer consider unholy.” (Acts 10)

James is given wisdom from the scriptures to bring insight into a tense meeting concerning gentiles coming into the body of Christ. His word brought unity and peace. “Therefore it is my judgment that we do not trouble those who are turning to God from among the Gentiles,” “So we decided, having come to complete agreement.” (Acts 15)

How to Grow in This Gift

Words of wisdom may seem like your own thoughts or impressions. These thoughts might seem vague, so you need to practice accurately tuning in to these revelations. As you speak out one word or write it down, others will come after. The more you step out and share these words, and you see if they are confirmed or not, the more experienced you will gain knowing what is from the Holy Spirit.

Commonly Matching Destiny Orientations

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