Principle
#6 – “Search diligently for wisdom”. (vs. 13-24) Read of all the benefits…
13 Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.
19 By wisdom the Lord laid the
earth’s foundations,those who gain understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.
by understanding he set the heavens in place;
20 by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,
and the clouds let drop the dew.
21 My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,
preserve sound judgment and discretion;
22 they will be life for you,
an ornament to grace your neck.
23 Then you will go on your way in safety,
and your foot will not stumble.
24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
Wisdom has two distinct characteristics:
one is “information” the other is “know how.”
In these verses 13-20 deal with knowledge, learning, information, data,
facts, and experience. Verses 21-24 deal
with perception, discernment, judgment, reason, and insight or just plain old
“common sense.”
I could use the analogy of a farmer with a
tractor in the field; He must have the right equip-ment (you don’t plow with a
hay rake!) He needs the right materials; He must know what to do and what not
to do with it; He must know how and when to use it and when not to use it; Having the right things or knowing what is needed is one thing; knowing what to do, when to do it and when not to it is wisdom. These verses tell us that we need to “search diligently” for wisdom and in finding it we will be blessed! However, we can also find wisdom the hard way – by experience. But then, some people never learn from their mistakes.
I wish I knew then what I know now!
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