Pursue Wisdom & Insight

Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”
    and to insight, “You are my relative.” Proverbs 7:4

The word “wisdom” can be found about 200 times throughout the Bible.  Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes are the frequent “go to” wisdom books for any Christian.  Proverbs teaches us how to treat people, the fear of the Lord, how to manage finances, how to behave in marriage, about laziness and greed, the importance of our words and so much more.  Yet how often, when we are seeking advice on our real world problems do you say, “let me look that up in Proverbs”?  

Is it because we think eh, it’s old world thinking?  Or maybe we just haven’t considered the Bible as a reference book for teaching and correcting.  We seek out a friend, look it up online, ask a counselor, read a self-help book, go to a seminar.  I would venture to say every single modern quandary has its answer in one of the wisdom books or even in Jesus’ own words.

The beauty of any type of proverb, which can be found throughout history in every culture, is that they are short, concise reminders of the way things are or even what happens when we go astray.  Like that favorite praise song that always seems to be on your lips, a few good biblical proverbs memorized can be constant reminders of say, when to keep our tongues silent or our wallets secured. 

God’s proverbs are never in conflict and can be trusted guides.  Read and memorized they are that gentle reminder by our sister in Christ.  I challenge you to take a sin with which you struggle and find one or two wisdom statements, or proverbs, and memorize them.  Have them in the forefront of your mind guiding you on the path God wants for you.

Friend, the thing about God’s desires for you are this: He, unlike others in our life, has no ulterior motives.  He loves you and wants the best for you.  His advice can be trusted without fail. 

Lord, I trust your advice.  Thank you for giving me a clear path.  Guide my every thought and steps today with your wisdom and insight.  Amen