Notes on Wisdom 2

Proverbs 17:24

“Wisdom is the main pursuit of sensible men, but a fool’s goals are at the ends of the earth.”

My maternal grandfather, Eucolia Erby, was the wisest man I have ever known.  I can still remember, from youth to adulthood, him sitting in his recliner with his Bible open and studying it regularly.  I thank God for this wonderful example that He gave me on “studying to show thyself approved unto God.”

He did it because he wanted to know what God approved of and what He did not.  Even when you don’t ask, people will always have their own opinions and advice, but God's approval is really the only one THAT matters.

Was Granddaddy perfect?  Oh, heavens no.  Am I?  Child, please.  I am forgiven though.  And you know what?  You are too! Now, isn’t that Great News?

This scripture is good for checking one’s progress toward pursuing what God has purposed for us in our lives.

Self Check Questions:

• ·        What am I pursuing?
• ·        Whose information will I use to get there?  Man’s or God’s?
• ·        How much time am I putting toward actually pursuing wisdom (the proper use of knowledge) each day?
• ·        How many times have I sought wisdom by opening God’s Word to see what He says about a situation?

Wisdom is a gift that’s free, but still cost our time and efforts to obtain it.  Once we get it, though, we may build a wonderful future just as God has designed for us; and that sounds like a great plan to me.

   

     Have an amazing day!!!

     Big Blessings to You!


James 1:5 
"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."