Job 28:20, 28 (NAS)
Where then does
wisdom come from? And where is the place of understanding?...And to man He
said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is
understanding
Job 28:20, 28 (NLT)
But do people
know where to find wisdom? Where can they find understanding?... And this
is what he says to all humanity: ‘The fear of the Lord is true wisdom; to
forsake evil is real understanding.
You have heard
men speak of having and using wisdom. However, the concept of wisdom
often seems elusive and intangible. Where does it come from and how do
you get it?
As a natural
man, you can develop skill and life's experiences can make you shrewd and
prudent. But is this the wisdom that you are seeking? You may have gained
understanding and perception in this world's realm. You may be intelligent and
have discernment and insight; however, when you die, can you pass this on?
You, however,
have discovered the true source of wisdom, for Adonai, the Lord your God, has
revealed it to you. You know that when you fear, revere, and respect
the Lord, you find that for which you have been searching. Yahweh, Himself, is
the wisdom that you seek.
He also
instructs you in understanding; He teaches you to discern between what is
good and what is evil. When you give heed to what He says, you will turn aside
and depart from anything that is bad or wicked, for you know that such things
cause pain, unhappiness, and misery. These things are totally opposed to
God. Instead turn towards those good and blessed things that come only from the
hand of God and you will discover that you will have all the wisdom and
understanding that you could ever need.
(Originally
written 12/09/07)
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