Wisdom: The Principal Thing

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. (‭Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬ KJV)

What comes to your mind when you hear the Word wisdom?

Some people may automatically utter the two words, "applied knowledge" or instantly picture a large stack of books, maybe even picture a person with tons of degrees and decades of experience in their field of study.

What does the bible say about wisdom?

The bible says a number of things about wisdom, which indicates its importance. In particular, the book of proverbs, is the believer's guide to wisdom. Our opening scripture tells us that wisdom is the principal thing, it is the most important thing.

Often times, people think that the most important thing is money. Many people feel that once there's is money, all issuues are solved. Don't get me wrong, money is great! It is a neccesity, it was created for us to transact in this earthly realm. However, there are some things that money can not buy and money doesn't fall from the sky nor grow on trees. With wisdom of God money will begin to work for you and not the other way around.

There are varying stages of wisdom. For starters, wisdom begins when one has the fear of the Lord (Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 9:10; Proverbs 15:33). In other words, when you decide to reverence God (honoring God in all you do/put him first) you've stepped into the first phase of wisdom. Psalm 111:10b informs of the next phase, which is to obey the commandements of God. 

Staying within the parameters of these two stages of wisdom is paramount. We can never stop honoring God by putting him first at all times; neither can we stop obeying him. As we continue therein, we get to the end of ourselves, and enter a place where we acknowledge that our own "wisdom" is very limited and that we need the wisdom of God to thrive in life. God is all knowing, so what's the point of trying to figure out things on our own?

Wisdom is received, the book of James chapter 1 and verse 5 says, 

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

No one can receive true wisdom outside of God. God's design for mankind is to seek him at all times for all things. Not to struggle and spend time, money, etc trying to figure it out via other means.
God tells us to ask for wisdom when ever we discover that it's lacking. Have you ever found yourself in a confusing situation? What did you do? Did you call a friend or family member? Google it? or wallow in sorrow?

All of the choices above are WRONG! The first thing to do is to reach out to the alpha and omega, our father who longs to reveal great and mighty things to us. Never be too busy or in a hurry to wait on God for wisdom, it will save you time, resources, money, etc.


Wisdom is the principal thing, in all that you do seek it!

You're blessed!

- Bunmi

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