Friday, May 31, 2013

Fantastic Friday #369 - Wisdom

Wisdom

11 Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing
    and benefits those who see the sun.
12 Wisdom is a shelter
    as money is a shelter,
but the advantage of knowledge is this:
    Wisdom preserves those who have it. Ecclesiastes 7:11-12

Money is a huge discussion these days in churches, at work, in fellowship with other people and that is because money plays such a prominent role in our society. The funny thing is that money has always had its place in this world, and is discussed many times in the Bible.  In fact Jesus at many points talks about money and even He states that you cannot serve money and God. But what about wisdom? Why do we not talk about wisdom and its impact on our lives?  Wisdom can come from those who can share what they have learned in their lives.  Are we not paying attention to those who have experienced life.  Wisdom also comes from reading God's Word.  Are we not reading what God has given us as a guidebook filled with wisdom?  I am guessing that if we were to focus on wisdom and making wise decisions, that our lives would be improved. Maybe our lives would not be improved monetarily but spiritually for sure and definitely our lives could be more rewarding.  I think about how money will be there for a while to shelter us as this scripture says, but think about how much shelter wisdom can provide.  Preserving our lives with wisdom sounds a lot better than having a short-term shelter of money.  Get wise and see where it can lead you.

Have a great weekend.

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