What is wisdom? Is it the ability to choose between right and wrong? Or the skill to manipulate our finances to become wealthy among men? Perhaps it’s the proof that we’re smarter than the average Joe, or even that stab in the dark known as a lucky strike.
Solomon was known as the wisest man of antiquity. What truth can we find in his words? We can start by looking to Proverbs 30:8:
“Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me.”
Solomon is giving us three choice Words of Advice.
Words of Advice No. 1:
“Remove far from me vanity and lies.”
All truth comes from one source. The Bible. It must be our first choice when seeking direction for our lives. Secular experts can voice their opinion, but the only one we can count on without fail comes from the voice of our holy God.
Words of Advice No. 2:
“Give me neither poverty nor riches.”
We cannot survive without balance in our lives. If we have nothing, and our days are a struggle to survive, we will have no room to give Jesus a place in our thoughts. If we wallow in excess, our material possessions will consume our time, and Jesus will be crowded out. We should strive for our needs to be met, and share our excess with those who are less fortunate.
Words of Advice No. 3:
“Feed me with food convenient for me.”
This references the old saw that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Our treasures are those gifts close to our hearts. Our families, our friends, the times we spend with loved ones. Why do we strive for a larger home, when the one we have suits our needs fine? That fancy church down the road? Let’s support the pastor we have. Do we really need to uproot our kids to accept a promotion in another city? God’s gift to us is already close at hand. It’s the one within our reach.
Solomon knew the path to a successful life. Study the Word. Be fair with others. Treasure what’s close to our heart. There’s nothing that will bring us happiness outside of these three certainties. Solomon was the wisest man of the ancient world. Let’s give his words the credit they deserve.
Wisdom flows from the mouths of God’s holy warriors.
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