Seven Pillars Of Wisdom

In our day and age the majority of people are lulled into ignorance by the media and the entertain industry. Have you heard of the “dumbing down of America”? It’s real. I could give you all kinds of facts and figures. But let me encourage you to try to understand what is going on. Dig for it. Seek for understanding. It’s the wise thing to do. The bible says,

“Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.” Proverbs 18:2

The last thing wisdom is build on; the last pillar is “Power”.

Have you ever heard the saying, “Knowledge is power”? That’s not entirely true. It is in wisdom that the power lies. The Bible says,

“Wisdom makes one wise man more powerful than ten rulers in a city.”

Ecclesiastes 7:19

When a person is wise he has influence. When a person is wise he can control the strong and the influential and the wealthy. The wise person has power over rulers and armies and countries. Do you want power like this? The Bible tells us where it comes from.

“...the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!” Psalm 68:35

It is God who is the source of true power. If we want power – we go to God. Do you sense a reoccurring theme here? God is the source of all that is good.

Well, wisdom is built seven pillars. Let’s list them.

1. Prudence; 2. Knowledge; 3. Fear of the Lord; 4. Counsel; 5. Sound Judgment; 6. Understanding; and 7. Power.

We need more wisdom in our lives; in our Church and in our Country. So how do we get it? If we want wisdom we go to God. Solomon Wrote,

“For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” Proverbs 2:6

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5

When we began I mentioned that one of the disciplines I have incorporated into my life and have made a habit is daily Bible reading. Another one is daily prayer for wisdom. I make a lot of mistakes and do a lot of foolish things. I say the wrong thing at times and often put my foot in my mouth. But I’m learning. I’m seeking. I’m trying to do better. The intent of my heart is to be more Christlike – and for that I need daily wisdom. And I ask for it – daily.

Do you understand that wisdom may be lost? I began by talking about the wisest man who ever lived – King Solomon. But He got away from God and lost His wisdom and His kingdom and caused the Lord to become angry with Him. He turned away from God (1 Kings 11:4-11) and God turned away from Him. I pray that never happens to you. My prayer for you is for more wisdom. Paul said,

I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” Ephesians 1:17

That is my prayer for you as well. We need wisdom so we can know Christ better. May God give you and me more wisdom so we may know Him even better.

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