(by pastor Jean)

It is interesting that when God asked Solomon what he would like, he said wisdom, and out of that wisdom he wrote the book of Proverbs, which is a treasury of wisdom. In fact, in Proverbs 1:2 we are told that, “Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise” (NLT). The meaning of wisdom in both the Old and New Testaments is the practical application of knowledge to our lives. The Bible teaches that wisdom must come from God and not ourselves, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Ps 111:10. Prov 9:10) and wisdom is a part of who God is (Isa 11:2, 1 Cor 1:24). In addition, we need to, “Seek her (wisdom) as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures” (Prov 2:5; NLT). (See also Prov 4:5,7.) Incidentally, Proverbs 8:17 tells us that if we seek wisdom earnestly, we will find it. How do we seek for wisdom? By reading and meditating in the word, every page is filled with wisdom. We can also ask God to give us wisdom (James 1:5, Prov 2:6). There are many benefits from wisdom; we learn in Proverbs chapter 3 that wisdom brings happiness (V 13,18), long life (V 16), peace (V 17) and life (V 18). It also increases wealth (Prov 8:18, 21, and favour (Prov 8:35). Everybody needs wisdom; husbands, wives, parents, teachers etc. God’s wisdom is what makes us successful in life.