Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
Proverbs 8:10-11 NIV
Wisdom, that alignment of the heart and mind, that ability to make the right or best decision in the face of incomplete or conflicting information is certainly more precious than gold, silver or rubies. After a wise decision, there is a peace even if the outcome is less than perfect, for one is much less likely to be plagued by second guessing a wise decision.
As we study the bible chronologically, we are reading and discussing God's persisting steadfastness to protect, guide, provide for, and strengthen His people. We are reading the accounts of individuals when they follow God and accounts at other times when individuals do not follow God. The pattern that has emerged in our readings is that when God is followed, honored, revered, and placed in the center, abundant blessings accrue. On the other hand; when God is forgotten, left out, or not sought after, then blessings do not occur and in fact horrible things happen; for God does turn us over to our depraved minds.
Wisdom allows us to place appropriate value on events, objects and concepts. It is a gift that should be sought out actively.
How do you discern wisdom?
Pray for the gift of wisdom.
In Christ,
David P
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