Proverbs 4-7

July 8

Proverbs 4-7

Wisdom and understanding are the key to a prosperous life. The writer of Proverbs reminds the reader that wisdom protects from foolish acts. Wisdom protects from following after pipedreams. Wisdom protects from temptations that lead us astray. James writes; "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." (James 1:5, NIV)

But God’s wisdom is not the same as the world’s wisdom. Paul wrote; "For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness”;" (1 Corinthians 3:19, NIV)  True wisdom comes from God. It may not make you rich or help you get to the top of the corporate ladder. God’s wisdom may not set well with the faculty at the university, but God’s wisdom will lead us to full and fulfilled lives.

God’s plans do not look like the world’s plans. " For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." (1 Corinthians 1:18, NIV) The shiny things of the world pull people away from pursuing godly wisdom, but for those who persevere, for those who realize that God’s wisdom is supreme, those who grasp the instructions of Proverb 4, will find ultimate fulfillment in eternal life.

"Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." (Proverbs 4:7, NIV)