Wisdom
“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver” (Proverbs 16:16).
This verse seems to contradict the idea that gold and silver are much more important and have higher value than anything else, which is the general consensus in the world. If you look on the precious metal commodity list you’ll find gold at the top and silver not far behind. By contrast you’ll never find wisdom being traded on the stock market. That’s because it’s not something you can buy with money. You can only get it from one place and not everyone has access to the source. “Christ; in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Colossians 2:2-3).
Wouldn’t you like some shares in wisdom? They’re free — and they reap dividends. “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him” (James 1:5). Daniel and his three friends had a good share in this stock, for we read: “As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom” (Daniel 1:17).
