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April 23, 2009
Get Wisdom!
It is one thing to be educated, it is quiet another thing to have wisdom. Many jobs require educational degrees and certification, and studies show that the better educated one is, the higher one’s income is likely to be. However, wisdom is even more valuable than either advanced learning or the riches that if often brings (Prov. 8:10-11.)
Why is wisdom worth more than anything else one could desire? Why does Proverbs tell us that whatever we do, we should get wisdom (4:5-7)? It is because wisdom yields benefits that go far beyond material comfort and convenience.
Notice how Proverbs 8 describes wisdom:
The Results of Wisdom
*Prudence (8:5, 12)
*Understanding (8:5)
*Excellent things (8:6)
*Truth (8:7)
*Hatred of wickedness (8:7)
*Righteousness (8:8)
*Knowledge (8:12)
*Discretion (8:12)
*Fear of the Lord (8:13)
The Value of Wisdom
*Yields riches and honor (8:11, 18)
*Is greater than rubies, gold, or silver (8:10, 11, 19)
*Blesses the wise (8:32, 34)
*Gives life to the wise (8:35)
For the kingdom,
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