Comments: The Value of Wisdom:

We live in a materialistic world, where people strive to gain many things—money, homes, cars, fame, new experiences, etc. Yet, Solomon said that of all the things we can acquire in this life, “wisdom is the principal thing” (Proverbs 4:7).

Solomon stressed that the value of wisdom is greater than gold, silver or precious stones and that gaining wisdom leads to happiness and a long and honorable life (Proverbs 3:13-16).

Jesus stressed the importance of gaining wisdom, and we are told that as He grew up, “Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men” (Luke 2:52).

The Apostle Paul urged Christians to use wisdom in dealing with people (Colossians 4:5-6).

The Bible reveals that the key to gaining and growing in wisdom is learning to fear God and learning to live by every word of God (Proverbs 1:7; 9:10).

We are also instructed to ask God for wisdom (James 1:7), and to seek wisdom by studying the Scriptures (Deuteronomy 4:1-10; 2 Timothy 3:15), and to listen to older and wiser people (Proverbs 10:1; 15:7; 18:15; 22:17).

If we follow these instructions, we can grow to become more like Jesus Christ and the wise God that we worship (Romans 16:27; Philippians 2:5).