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Proverbs is replete in its exhortation to us to get knowledge, understanding and wisdom from God’s word (see chapters 2, 3 and 8 for instance). “How much better is it to get wisdom than gold!” (Prov 16:16; KJV). Wisdom will keep us, we are told it is the principal thing (Prov 4:5-7). 

The three words we started with above are interesting; although their definitions can overlap somewhat, there is a progression with them that is important for us to know. Knowledge is when a scripture verse jumps off the page of our bible for the first time, we never saw it before. It could be the verse that says: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue” (Prov 18:21). As we meditate on this verse we gain understanding. Understanding is like putting 2 and 2 together, we see the implications of the knowledge. Wow, my words have power, they can hurt or build up. Wisdom is really the practical application of knowledge and understanding to everyday life. In our example it would be to realize that I need to really watch what I say and aim to speak only those things that bring life (Prov 25:11). 

This is why it is so critical not to just read the word in a cursory manner but to meditate it and let God bring us a full revelation. I think that was two thoughts for the day in one.

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