The Pursuit of Wisdom

 Job 28-29; Galatians 1-2 

“’Where then does wisdom come from? Where does understanding dwell?’...And he said to the man, ‘The fear of the Lord – that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.’”

Job 28:20, 28

The pursuit of precious minerals, gold, and silver, has motivated men to risk everything to discover and mine hidden wealth. Job draws the parallel to seeking and discovering wisdom and understanding.

What price are we willing to pay in order to grow in wisdom when we discover that wisdom is found in the presence of the Lord?

The fear of the Lord is both the beginning and the source of wisdom. When we fear God, we avoid sin, and we choose to learn and follow the ways of God.

Are we growing in wisdom, or is our account being depleted by sloth, lack of self-control, and self-indulgence?

Wisdom and understanding pay eternal dividends.

“Lord Jesus, I desire to grow in wisdom, for your glory.”