Wisdom
and Knowledge
Proverbs 1 shares the story of Solomon and his request of
God. His desire was “To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of
understanding, to receive instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment and equity,
to give prudence to the simple. To the young men, knowledge and discretion.” This
is not only Solomon’s desire but should be the desire for each of us today.
Our true source of all wisdom come from God’s Word, the
Holy Bible. Without wisdom and knowledge, selfishness and pride will take its
place. This could lead to a “know-it-all” attitude and can only bring
discomfort for us and those around us. We cannot fully teach others if we think
we know it all and do not draw our wisdom from God Almighty. Only God can give
us wisdom and knowledge. It would be ridiculous to claim more than God has
given us. We must strive to be more like Christ every day but we mustn’t claim
to know as much as Christ. By far, we are simple in mind compared to Christ’s
wisdom and knowledge.
Reading Proverbs is a good way to live wisely and productively.
It gives us truths that work as well as it did the day it was written. There
are 31 chapters in Proverbs. It can be read as a daily chapter starting with
chapter 1 on the first day of the month, reading every day until the 31st
day of the month. Proverbs will help you gain wisdom and knowledge in the way
God would lead you.
I pray that you relish this wisdom and will grow from it,
not only in maturity but in the knowledge that the good Lord grants you.
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Please read the scriptures listed, study
them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus
Christ our Savior.
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