The Compound Vaue Of Wisdom

From: Boyd Baily Ministries

Proverbs 3:13-14 "Happy the person who finds wisdom, who gains in understanding! For her profit is better than profit in silver, and better than gold in her revenue."

Wisdom is like money, as its value compounds over time. When we regularly add wisdom to our life we become wealthy in the ways of God. What is wisdom? Why is it so valuable? It is the ability to discern right from wrong, and to understand what is true and lasting. It exposes the devil’s deceptions and lies. Wisdom frees us to know God’s ways.

Wisdom keeps you engaged with God’s perspective. It is a life preserver for the drowning, a compass for the lost explorer, and a light in a dark and perplexed situation. However, there is a price to pay in the process of its discovery and acquisition. But once wisdom lodges in a mind and heart: it grows wise, humble leaders.

Its value does not fluctuate with the stock market—instead it consistently increases over time. Gray hair does not guarantee wisdom, but examined experience does position you to obtain wisdom. It is possible to be an old fool or to be wise beyond your years. Youth or aged, smart or an average IQ, you can gain wisdom. Seek out the wisdom of God and you will find it. This eternal intentionality with holy aggression pays divine dividends.

Wisdom begins and ends with the fear (reverence) of God. The truly enlightened engage God in the equation of life. Indeed, you fly life solo without your Savior’s insights. The fear of God means you involve Him in your attitude and actions—you meditate on His ways and His truth. As followers of the Lord, “We have the mind of Christ” (1 Corinthians 2:16).

However, wisdom resides with God. He owns the trademark and the patent. Anyone who attempts to take credit for its effectiveness could lose the rights of its use. So seek out wise individuals that humbly depend on God, who give Him the credit for the wisdom entrusted to them. Humility mixed with wisdom builds relational and eternal wealth.