With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity (Proverbs 8:18)
Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.”
To fear the LORD is to hate evil;
I hate pride and arrogance,
evil behavior and perverse speech.
Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
I have insight, I have power.
By me kings reign
and rulers issue decrees that are just
By me princes govern, and nobles –
all who rule on earth.
I love those who love me,
and those who seek me find me.
With me are riches and honor,
enduring wealth and prosperity.
My fruit is better than fine gold;
what I yield surpasses choice silver.
I walk in the way of righteousness,
along the paths of justice
bestowing a rich inheritance
on those who love me
and making their treasuries full.
Proverbs 8:10-21
When was the last time you had to choose between money and
Godly instruction?
Solomon knew that we all face this choice from time to time, and in these
verses he makes it very clear which decision to take.
Make the sacrifice in money and time and go to the conference. Take the
degree rather than joining the workforce straight away. Give up the extra
pay and get to the Sunday service to learn from other believers. Buy the
books and tapes and listen to them.
And what about wisdom? Wisdom is much higher than knowledge. Nothing we
desire can compare with her. Wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord. She
is knowledgable but discreet, insightful, powerful, humble, and good.
Wisdom has to be found. She walks in the way of righteousness. If we seek
her there, we will find her, along with riches, honor, enduring wealth,
prosperity, and a rich inheritance.
take the journey!
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