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Pursuit of Wisdom
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The top right link on this web page says “Pursuit of Wisdom.”
Why pursue wisdom?
Many years ago, a man named Solomon became king of Israel. At that time, God told Solomon: “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.”
When given this offer by God, Solomon answered, “I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number. So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?”
God granted Solomon’s request. He said, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both riches and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings. And if you walk in my ways and obey my statutes and commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life.” (I Kings 3)
It is later said of Solomon, “Solomon’s wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the men of the East, and greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.” (I Kings 4)
Solomon wrote:
”Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them.” (Proverbs 4:5 niv)
”Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” (Proverbs 4:7 niv)
”How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!” (Proverbs 16:16 niv)
The first place to find wisdom is in God’s Word, the Bible. Start there to find out about Who God is, what He says about Himself, and how this all applies to “life, the universe, and everything.”
The link above will direct you to other resources to help in the pursuit.
Enjoy the journey!
