The School of Wisdom
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Devotionals | Strength
For The Journey
The following
devotional was taken from
"Strength for
the Journey" and written by Bill
McFarland.
September 1
Daily Bible Reading: Job 25-28; 2 Corinthians 12:11-13:14
The School of Wisdom
Devotional Text: Job 28:12-28
“But where can wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding” (Job 28:12)?
Wisdom is the ability to discern between good and evil. It is the kind of understanding which can apply knowledge to the situations of life and make right choices. It is therefore the principal requirement for successful living. Wisdom should be first on our “get” list.
The fear of the Lord is reverence for God as the controlling motive in life. It is deep, humble gratitude for the mercy of God. It is awe at His perfect holiness and almighty power. It is respect for His infinite presence and knowledge. It is a wholesome dread of displeasing Him. Godly fear has been described as “love upon its knees.” Such a disposition is a summary of the whole duty of man. It’s what life is all about.
No wonder the scriptures so often remind us that godly fear is the beginning of wisdom. Right choices in life are made from an overriding desire to honor God, not merely from education. As Job concluded, “Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is undersanding” (Job 28:28).
The school of wisdom is one from which we never graduate. The basic course is reverence. The lessons are the knowledge of God, the humbling of self, accepting instruction, and turning away from evil. And the highest honor is staying in school.
“Behold the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding” (Job 28:28).
Daily Bible Reading: Job 25-28; 2 Corinthians 12:11-13:14
The School of Wisdom
Devotional Text: Job 28:12-28
“But where can wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding” (Job 28:12)?
Wisdom is the ability to discern between good and evil. It is the kind of understanding which can apply knowledge to the situations of life and make right choices. It is therefore the principal requirement for successful living. Wisdom should be first on our “get” list.
The fear of the Lord is reverence for God as the controlling motive in life. It is deep, humble gratitude for the mercy of God. It is awe at His perfect holiness and almighty power. It is respect for His infinite presence and knowledge. It is a wholesome dread of displeasing Him. Godly fear has been described as “love upon its knees.” Such a disposition is a summary of the whole duty of man. It’s what life is all about.
No wonder the scriptures so often remind us that godly fear is the beginning of wisdom. Right choices in life are made from an overriding desire to honor God, not merely from education. As Job concluded, “Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is undersanding” (Job 28:28).
The school of wisdom is one from which we never graduate. The basic course is reverence. The lessons are the knowledge of God, the humbling of self, accepting instruction, and turning away from evil. And the highest honor is staying in school.
“Behold the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to depart from evil is understanding” (Job 28:28).
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