A Reflection On Wisdom

When I need the right perspective on my life

Wisdom is a rare commodity in our world. We have plenty of smart people, but few who are genuinely wise. True wisdom is a right understanding of the world and our role in it. It knows who God is and it knows who we are. It is a correct ordering of priorities, majoring on truth and character before superficial pleasures. It is the only way, in the long run, to be truly satisfied.

Are you satisfied with life? Do you think that the next achievement, the next salary range, the next job, the next relationship, the next “whatever” will finally make you content? Stop where you are and seek wisdom above all else. Make it your overarching priority to learn who God is, what He is like, how He relates to us, and what He is doing in this world. Then invest your entire life in what you’ve learned. Even if it costs you all you have, it is well worth it. Only godly wisdom can make everything else meaningful.

Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.

Proverbs 4:7