Wisdom's Supremacy

 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. (Proverbs 4:7, NIV - Anglicised)

 Acquire Wisdom

 Learn to be wise, for that is the most important thing

 Wisdom is the greatest possession anyone can have, and the Christian should make gaining wisdom the primary goal of his life

 Exhortation to acquire wisdom

 Get wisdom, get understanding. (Proverbs 4:5, NIV - Anglicised)

 Aiming for godly wisdom is the Christian's highest goal and aiming for it is the first step to acquiring it.

 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. (Proverbs 4:7, NIV - Anglicised)

 Nothing can compare with wisdom. It is supreme, well worth all the effort and cost involved in acquiring it

 Once a person realises how vital wisdom is to living life, we will spare no effort to acquire it

  Embrace Wisdom

 If you take wisdom to heart, you will live.

 "Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live. (Proverbs 4:4, NIV - Anglicised)

 Embrace wisdom and you will have security (4:6), honour (v. 8), and beauty (v. 9)

 Those who warmly "embrace" wisdom receive honour

Mental Connections:

 Self-interest  ----  It's in our best interests

 Cherish Wisdom

 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. (Proverbs 4:6, NIV - Anglicised)

 Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honour you. (Proverbs 4:8, NIV - Anglicised)

 Wisdom will protect and exalt you.

Mental Connections:

 Self-interest  ----  It's in our best interests

 It's in our best interests

Mental Connections:

Summary of Mental Connections in map:

 Those who warmly "embrace" wisdom receive honour -> Self-interest -> It's in our best interests

 Wisdom will protect and exalt you. -> Self-interest -> It's in our best interests