Go For the Best

To Solomon, the most skilled and competent king, wisdom was his most valuable possession. He saw wisdom as a must for success in life and meticulously recorded his life principles in accordance with the Holy Spirit’s prompting. The first Book of Kings informs us that Solomon spoke 3000 proverbs and 1005 songs.

Solomon’s wisdom in Proverbs is a kind of personal journal chronicling his intriguing romance with this mystical woman of charm, influence and power. So enamored was Solomon with wisdom that His only request from God was for a greater measure. What a choice! I wonder how many Christian leaders would have the insight and understanding to make that qualilty seletion?

The English word wisdom is from the Hebrew word “hokmah.” It has to do with skill in living. Wisdom was not merely an intellectual philosophical exercise, it was practical. In the western world we usually think of wisdom as primarily cerebral--the Hebrew understanding had a handy dimension; it was very blue collar.

Why did Solomon view wisdom as such a treasure?

* Someone with hokmah had a leg up on others.
* A man or woman with hokmah honored God with their lives.
* A man with hokmah had good relationships within his community.
* Hokmah shaped all of life’s experiences.
* Hokmah had moral and ethical implications.

"Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom."
(Proverbs 4:7)