Have
you ever paid attention to the wisdom of the world, in comparison to Biblical
wisdom? I bought some herbal teas that have worldly wisdom on the tab of each
bag. When I read them, I have to laugh half of the time, and I am disappointed
in it the other half.
They
struggle in their attempt to sound wise and to make profound statements, but
their profundity is limited to humanism, and based on what we can do with our
finite willpower and understanding, which is temporary at best (Proverbs 3:7).
Biblical
wisdom is powerful and living (Hebrews 4:12). It gives us sound, infinite, timeless
advice on which we can base our life both now and for eternity. This astute
knowledge gives us the insight to trust in the Lord with our whole heart, and not
to depend on human philosophy.
Bible
truths help us to submit our daily schedule to the Lord, so He will direct our
path (Proverbs 3:5-6). Proverbs, Psalms, and Ecclesiastes teach us Godly wisdom
for daily living. They inspire a righteous and moral life.
They
also instruct us on how to live with consideration and respect for our self and
others, and they motivate us to eliminate strife and stress from our life as we
pursue peace with every one in every situation (James 3:1-18).
The
way to gain Godly wisdom is to honor the Lord (Psalm 111:10). His wisdom
teaches us humility, mercy, sincerity, honesty, availability, serenity,
compassion, and genuine behavior. There is no hypocrisy, selfishness, pride and
rebellion left in us (Ecclesiastes 7:12, 19).
Continually
ingesting, memorizing and living by God's Word, gives us Godly instruction, caution
and guidance on how to succeed in this life (2 Timothy 3:15). We come to
understand the hidden mysteries and the real treasure in the scripture, which directs
our steps and gives us advice to share with others (Colossians 2:2-3, 3:16).
Prayer:
Father
God, when our ways please You, you give us Your wisdom, knowledge, peace and
joy. Your righteous ones speak wisdom and mention only those things which are
just and right (Psalm 37:30). You give us the full riches of complete
understanding and teach us Your mysteries - especially Christ in us, who is the
wisdom or God, and in whom are hidden all the treasures of knowledge
(Colossians 2:2-3).
You
call us to walk away from the humanistic penchant to chase after the wind and
to struggle with the task of storing up our own treasures in this life
(Ecclesiastes 2:26). We do not want to be wise in our own eyes, but to honor
You and to walk away from negative thoughts, words and deeds (Proverbs 3:7).
Even the simple truths of Your Word are wiser than any worldly wisdom (1
Corinthians 1:25; 30).
Thought
for the Day:
God
liberally gives us wisdom if we ask for it; this is a priceless treasure by
which we live with discretion and precision that protects us, teaches us, and
helps us to prosper; Christ is our whole life, as well as our holiness,
regeneration and redemption.
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James 1:5-7; Colossians 3:3-4; Proverbs 4:5-7, 8:12
