Most Bible-reading Christians know that King Solomon was known for his wisdom.
When God said to Solomon in a dream that He would give Solomon whatever he asked for … Solomon humbly asks for the following …
1 Kings 3:9
Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this great people of yours?”
Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this great people of yours?”
This answer pleased God greatly and God responded …
1 Kings 3:11-12
God said to him, “Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked for yourself long life, nor have you asked for riches for yourself, nor have you asked for the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice, behold, I have done according to your word. Behold, I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has been no one like you before you, and after you none will arise like you.
These Bible verse tells us that wisdom is the ability to tell the difference between good and evil.
Wisdom – What Good Is It?
The Bible tells us that wisdom has very real benefits …
Proverbs 4:5-6
Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don’t forget, and don’t deviate from the words of my mouth.
Don’t forsake her, and she will preserve you. Love her, and she will keep you.
So, wisdom will preserve us and keep us. Proverbs also tells us that wisdom brings healing (12:18).
How Is Something As Precious Wisdom Acquired?
Proverbs says that wisdom will bring us more profit than gold (Proverbs 3:14). So is getting something so vital to our happiness and spiritual well-being complicated. Nope. Take a look …
James 1:5
But 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.
The path to wisdom is as simple as asking God. Go to God with a true desire for wisdom and you are sure to receive it (Matthew 7:8).
Want The Benefits Of Wisdom? Be Humble Enough To Listen.
The Bible is clear that prideful people who are NOT willing to listen will make mistakes.
Proverbs 13:10
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice.
Of course, it’s important who you take advice from. Make sure those people are humble seekers of God.
Proverbs 15:22 goes on to say …
Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.
This is why fellowship with sincere Christians is so important. It puts you in a place where you can get access to sound advice at the right time from those who value wisdom as much as you do.
So, want to become more Christlike? Desire to have more blessing in your life? Do what Solomon did and WISE UP! 😊
