Wisdom to Guide Our Lives

 "Jehovah himself gives wisd0om." -PROVERBS 2:6.

IF YOU have ever had to make an important decision, no doubt you prayee for wisdom-and for good reason. (James 1:5) King Solomon wrote:  "Wisdom is the most important thing." (Read Proverbs 4:7.)  Of course, Solomon was not talking  about just any sort of wisdom.  He was referring to the wisdom that comes from Jehovah God.  (Proverbs 2:6) But can godly wisdom help us deal with the kind of problems we face todayt?  Yes, it can, as we will see in this article.

One way that we can become truly wise is by studying and applying the teachings of two men who are widely respected for their wisdom. First, we will consider Solomon. The Bible says that a "God gave Solomon wisdom and discernment in very great measure." (1 Kings 4:29)  Second, we will consider Jesus, whose wisdom was unparalleled. (Matthew 12:42) Of Jesus, it was prophesied:  "The spirit of Jehovah will settle upon him, the spirit of wisdom and of understanding." - ISAIAH 11:2. 

Using their God-given wisdom, both Solomon and Jesus gave practical adivice on matters that of interest to all of us.  In this article, we will consider three of them:  The need to have a balanced view of money, of secular work, and of ourselves. 

Next time: Wisdom to Guide Our Lives -  A BALANCED VIEW OF MONEY

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