BE WISE.

Proverbs 4v7: Wisdom is the principal thing.

What is the definition of wisdom? Wisdom is the correct application of knowledge. Many people desire to be wise, but remain foolish because their desires are not backed up with actions. Having wisdom is a good thing. Have you heard people talking about you and they say "that guy/girl really spoke wisely or handled the situation with care and wisdom?" Parents are always happy to have wise children, so as a child sometimes your parents might tell you they're proud of you and happy because you did something that displayed wisdom. So generally speaking, wisdom is a good thing that people would love to posses. Question is how do we get wisdom? How does being wise become a lifestyle? What smarter place to look at than the word of God. The bible says in proverbs 1v7 that "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge but fools despise wisdom and instruction." This is pretty simple to figure out; if you want to be wise, start by fearing God. Note that this does not mean you will fear God today and not fear him tomorrow. You have to live a life that respects, honours, obeys, reverences, worships God (etc), continually.

Now what you have just been exposed to is the knowledge of what brings about the beginning of wisdom. You have the knowledge about wisdom; now what do you do with it? Remember the definition of wisdom is the correct application of knowledge. All you need to do is correctly apply this new found knowledge to your life. In other words, correctly apply proverbs 1v7 to your life through meditating, memorizing, informing and teaching others. In short, everything you could possibly do to make it a part of your lifestyle. Brethren wisdom is nice. Wisdom can prevent you from getting into trouble and if you've found yourself in trouble already, it can get you out. Wisdom is the principal thing the bible says in proverbs 4v7. Proverbs 16v16 makes it clearer to us by saying wisdom and understanding are better than gold and silver (paraphrased). Also there is hope, because God is ever willing to deposit wisdom into our lives. James 1v5 says "if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him."

May the Lord give us the grace to be wise. Remember joy to the wise.

Stay Blessed.
Bammy.