“Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.” Proverbs 3:13-14 We live in a materialistic world, where everything in life is about money. Respect is no longer earned but bought by the wealthier and influential members of the society. But […]
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding; Proverbs 3:13 This verse conflicts with the views of a world that promotes happiness by pursuing pleasures to escape pain, failures or worries. What makes you happy? According to the media, self-love, which is appreciating one’s worth, leads to a happy life. […]
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10 How can ‘fearing the Lord’ help you gain wisdom? When we fear someone or something, we avoid making mistakes and obey. Likewise, the fear of the Lord makes us abstain from sin. Living in […]
I have more understanding than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. Psalm 119:99 We often turn to scholars, the learned, the achievers, and forget that true wisdom comes from the Almighty alone. King Solomon was the wisest man because He sought God to fill Him with wisdom. The high and noble came […]
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 Many of us get distracted pursuing multiple things. Some seek health, joy, peace, faith, or love, while others pursue riches and success. But the Bible says wisdom is the principal thing. So pursuing wisdom must be a lifelong endeavor. […]
Psalm 86:12 I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, And I will glorify Your name forevermore. Everyone has different goals in life. Some may have physical goals, such as working out to stay fit. Others may have intellectual goals, such as the pursuit of knowledge in a particular domain. While […]
Proverbs 3:5-6- “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” How comforting it is to know that God knows us better than we’ll ever be able to know ourselves. That He cares for us, […]
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 (KJV) James 1:5 In the above verse, James is reminding each one of us that our God is a God who gives, gives generously, gives without reproach, and gives […]
