We should seek wisdom far more than money, it brings are far greater and deeper blessing than money ever can, and will give a far better return in life. Silver and gold actually have virtually zero intrinsic value, and the money we have these days is mostly electronic and has zero intrinsic value. Yet we devote so much time to it. It is not money itself that is valuable, but what we can do with it. If we focus on the money we make an idol of it and encounter all the attached problems, including judgement from God. Wisdom shows us what is truly important and valuable in life. Paradoxically, this may sometimes result in us becoming financially better off, but the moment we put the focus on the money itself we are in trouble.
Wisdom provides protection and honour, for it affects, in a good way, the very heart of our being.
One of the key features of Godly wisdom is that it makes us generous. God is a giving God, so if we really do know Him generosity will become an increasing part of our nature as well. So we should delight to give and to help.
The negative side is also given, do not plot harm, do not falsely accuse. We might think it is pointless to give this advice. If we have the positive, then we will not need to worry about the negative. But this is to live in unreality. We have not been fully sanctified yet, there is still sin lurking in us, so we need to be on our guard against it. Have you noticed that sometimes after you have done something really good you will then do something really stupid or bad very soon afterwards? We need to be on our guard.
The Lord judges and acts against the perverse, wicked and proud.
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