Wisdom
WISDOM: The skill for living.
In its Scriptural context, I thought this short definition was very relevant and helpful to consider. King Solomon was a man who was given special wisdom from God, and he tells us, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom” (Proverbs 4:7). He further tells us, “For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it” (Proverbs 8:11).
What do we really want in life? Like us all, Solomon had choices. Here is what he chose when God asked him what he desired at the beginning of his reign: “In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee. And Solomon said unto God .… Give me now wisdom and knowledge” (2 Chronicles 1:7-8, 10). What a wonderful choice, and God certainly granted him his request. That same wisdom is available to us today simply for the asking. “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).
