Verse of the Day 7/6

Verse of the Day 7/6

Proverbs 4:7-8

New International Version

7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom.

    Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
8 Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
    embrace her, and she will honor you.

I read these verses in my reading in Proverbs this morning.  As I've mentioned before, the words, the teachings of Proverbs, of James in the New Testament and of the gospels in general are very practicle for applying to our lives.  Today's verses begin with a simple concept, not only with Biblical knowledge or wisdom, but gaining knowledge or wisdom in general, it begins with a desire to grow in wisdom.

The principal is why many of us went to college, or went into an apprenticeship in a trade, or tried to learn and advance in just about anything.  It starts with a desire to grow and commitment to it.  Doing so will come with a cost, other things will have to take second place.  It will mean giving up time to devote to the goal and often a commitment of money or other rescources.

Yesterday we closed with "let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts" in Colossians 3:15-17.  If we want to do this, it will take a commitment in God's Word, taking it to heart and applying it.  That is what is required for growth and for wisdom.

Another verse comes to mind from 2 Peter 3 where the aposlte challenges his readers then and us now to "grow" in grace which will require the wisdom of Christ through the Holy Spirit.

2 Peter 3:18

New International Version

18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.

Mike

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Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace.  NIV

Proverbs 4:4-9

New International Version

4 Then he taught me, and he said to me,
    "Take hold of my words with all your heart;
    keep my commands, and you will live.
5 Get wisdom, get understanding;
    do not forget my words or turn away from them.
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;
    love her, and she will watch over you.
7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get[a] wisdom.
    Though it cost all you have,[ get understanding.
8 Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
    embrace her, and she will honor you.
9 She will give you a garland to grace your head
    and present you with a glorious crown."