Choose Wisdom

“My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.” (Proverbs 3:21-26 KJV)

Without an intensive theological and biblical discussion, we may recognize wisdom as the knowledge that results in skillful living when acted upon.  A skilled life is living with intention. A wise, discreet life results from the thoughtful choices between right and wrong.

Wisdom and discretion means living your life with God as your primary counselor. It means living by holy morals and discernment. It means knowing that real life proceeds according to the law of sowing and reaping. What you give is what you receive. How you treat others is how you will be treated. Righteousness produces blessing and sin results in trouble and sorrow and disappointment. A wise person lives with eternity in view.

Wisdom is more valuable than fame or fortune. Solomon teaches us that if life offers you gold in one hand and wisdom in the other, then choose the wisdom. If a fork in the road dictates a choice between fame and wisdom, then choose the road of wisdom.

And the irony is this: choosing wisdom will produce long life, honor, riches, happiness, and peace. In other words, the security and confidence of knowing that the Lord is your protection. Not a bad bargain!

“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31 KJV).

Dear Father, thank you for your wisdom. Empower us to make wise and discreet life choices. I pray this in the name of Jesus. AMEN

Be strong and courageous today choosing wisdom,