Timeless Wisdom From ProverbsSample

Somebody has defined wisdom as the skill to follow God’s pattern for every area of life. If you want to become a wise person, then you will shape your relationships, your finances, your career, and your life after the pattern that is given in God’s Word.

Acquiring wisdom requires effort. Since this skill does not come naturally to us—and since it’s contrary to our natural inclinations—we have to search for it. The book of Proverbs says acquiring wisdom is like going on a treasure hunt for great riches. Proverbs 2:4–5 says, “If you seek [wisdom] as silver and search for her as for hidden treasures; then you will discern the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God.” And in Proverbs 3:13–15, we learn, “How blessed is the man who finds wisdom and the man who gains understanding. For her profit is better than the profit of silver and her gain better than fine gold. [Wisdom] is more precious than jewels; and nothing you desire compares with her.” Wisdom is even more valuable than money. God’s wisdom is the key to success in every area of life.

Where do we go to find God’s wisdom? Thousands of years ago, the wisest, wealthiest, and most powerful man in the world—King Solomon—collected some practical truths in a book we call Proverbs. In the book of Proverbs, we find the wisdom necessary to live well.

God wants you and me to experience His best in every area of life so that other people can observe our lives and be motivated to become God-followers as well. When we follow God’s timeless wisdom for living in the book of Proverbs, it’s a win-win situation. We get the benefits, and God gets the glory.