12 “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,
and I find knowledge and discretion.
13 The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil.
Pride and arrogance and the way of evil
and perverted speech I hate.
14 I have counsel and sound wisdom;
I have insight; I have strength.
15 By me kings reign,
and rulers decree what is just;
16 by me princes rule,
and nobles, all who govern justly.
17 I love those who love me,
and those who seek me diligently find me.
18 Riches and honor are with me,
enduring wealth and righteousness.
19 My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold,
and my yield than choice silver.
20 I walk in the way of righteousness,
in the paths of justice,
21 granting an inheritance to those who love me,
and filling their treasuries.
(ESV)
STOP! Think a little 🤔 What is God saying to you?
- What is the writer saying?
- How do I apply this to my life?
Those who have wisdom gain sensibility, knowledge, and discretion. Those with wisdom will stay away from evil, pride, and arrogance. Wisdom provides counsel, insight, and strength as seen in kings and those in authority who rule well. Wisdom is freely available to everyone but is only found by those who love her and seek her. It is in wisdom that we will find true honour, not the substitutes achieved by great wealth. When you recognise the true value of wisdom, you will realise that it is worth more than gold or silver and yet those who are wise tend to gain wealth.
Wisdom sounds wonderful. Why then do so many people choose their own ideas over wisdom? Do you?