Distilled Wisdom-The Beginning of Wisdom, Part I

Somewhere along the way in my mid-late teens, it hit me that I needed more wisdom. Maybe it was when I decided to read a chapter of Proverbs each day. A proverb is defined as a short, pithy statement in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice. The book of Proverbs acts like a daily wisdom guide, and it’s greatest piece of wisdom comes from Chapter 4, verse 7, which reads, “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.” The promise for wisdom-seekers is that wisdom will exalt you, honor you, and crown you with a graceful garland and beautiful crown.

As I began seeking wisdom, I learned that the wisest person to walk the face of the Earth (besides Jesus, who is called the Wisdom of God) was a wisdom-seeker first-and-foremost. His name was Solomon, and he came to the throne of Israel at an early age. God asked Solomon to request anything. As a young king, he could’ve asked for power, popularity, or possessions. However, he simply asked for wisdom. Because he asked for wisdom, God gave Solomon wisdom. With the wisdom came exactly what was and is promised in Proverbs 4:7. While he was imperfect and had flaws, Solomon has been exalted as the wisest king/person to ever live and was wealthier than any single individual to ever live (it’s estimated that his net worth would translate to $2Trillion in today’s economy). I’m not suggesting anyone get wisdom to become the wisest or wealthiest person ever to live, but I am suggesting that you will become wiser and wealthier in the areas that matter most. This blog exists to help you grow wiser in those areas of life: faith, family, fitness, finances, and a full life. Check back each day for distilled wisdom!

Today’s distilled wisdom:

1. Get wisdom!
2. Come back tomorrow for The Beginning of Wisdom, Part II.

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