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| “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!” |
| —Proverbs 16:16 |
Have you noticed the increase in television ads for the purchase of gold and silver? Can you imagine have a large safe in your house or apartment that contains gold or silver bars or coins? Would you buy a German Shepherd dog to help guard your safe? Would you install a sophisticated alarm system? Or, would you move your gold and silver to a safety deposit box in the nearest bank?
I have so little money that I never will have to worry about any of these things. But, I know there are some things in this life worth far more than gold or silver. King Solomon agrees and wrote these words found in Proverbs 16:16:
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!
As we begin another new day, let’s take time to ask God for wisdom and understanding. He will gladly grant our request. Nothing pleases Him more than when we turn to Him and ask for worthy gifts. Certainly, there are few gifts as worthy as wisdom and understanding. Just imagine how possessing these God-given gifts might change our lives.
