| How much better to get wisdom than gold … |
| —from Proverbs 16:16 |
Have you noticed the increase in television ads for the purchase of gold and silver? Can you imagine having a large safe in your house or apartment that contains gold or silver bars or gold or silver coins? Would you buy a German Shepherd dog to help guard your safe? Would you install a sophisticated intrusion alarm system? Or, would you move your gold and silver to a safety deposit box in the nearest bank? Having a great wealth is not only an enormous responsibility, it can also be a great deal of hassle.
Fortunately, I have so little money that I never will have to worry about any of those things. But, I do know there are some things in this life that are worth far more than gold or silver. King Solomon agrees with my sentiment 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 the gift of His wisdom and His understanding. The Scripture teaches us that He will gladly grant our request. Nothing pleases Him more than when we turn to Him and ask for worthy gifts. And certainly, there are few gifts as worthy as wisdom and understanding. Just imagine how possessing these God-given gifts might change our lives in so many positive ways.
