GODLY WISDOM

September17 

The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; Ignorant fools despise wisdom and discipline.  Prov. 1:7

The book of Proverbs is a book of wisdom. In it there is much for us to learn and apply. Through these sayings which present general rules for life and circumstances, we find help and guidance in how we deal with things.  

Much of the book was written by Solomon who was the wisest man who ever lived besides our Lord Jesus. Do you remember how he grew in wisdom? In 1 Kings 3 God gave the king an opportunity to ask Him of anything. He requested the best thing possible; wisdom. And because he did, God commended him and granted even more than he had asked for.  

Different than worldly wisdom is the wisdom of God we find in the Scriptures. We open the Bible knowing that our omniscient (all knowing) God has revealed His Truth to us. We submit ourselves to Him in fear every time we open the Bible with the character of God in mind.  

A proper understanding of God leads to a healthy fear of Him. This comes first with the understanding that God will one day judge. We can also fear God in the sense that we respect Him enough to be submissive to Him in all things in life. To know God leads to genuine wisdom. If we are lacking wisdom, we can ask for it from God (James 1:5-8).  

How long has it been since you have spent some time in Proverbs? Perhaps this month you should read a new chapter each day and ask the Lord to give you the help you need for that day.  

Matt Foreman