In Search of Wisdom

Proverbs 1:1-6

1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:
2 To know wisdom and instruction,
to understand words of insight,
3 to receive instruction in wise dealing,
in righteousness, justice, and equity;
4 to give prudence to the simple,
knowledge and discretion to the youth—
5 Let the wise hear and increase in learning,
and the one who understands obtain guidance,
6 to understand a proverb and a saying,
the words of the wise and their riddles.

In search for Godly wisdom there is no better place to start than in the book written specifically to teach wisdom. In this introduction it is clear that wisdom is something to be attained, not something we are born with or get with age. "Instruction" is needed and this book is the teacher. Immediately the application of this wisdom is clear. In dealing with the world around us, "righteousness, justice, equity" cannot be fully understood without God and that this understanding is not just head knowledge, but also "discretion" or decision making. It also makes clear who this book is for, the young and the wise. Either way, everyone can benefit from the journey we've begun with this first post.