He
layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous (Prov 2:7)
Proverbs Concerning: Our Relationship To Wisdom
& Understanding: Prov 3:13-14
13) Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding.
14) For the merchandise of it [is]
better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
INTRODUCTION:
We now continue by
looking at several proverbs that address the proper relationship we should have
towards the blessings of wisdom and understanding.
EXPOSITION:
13) Happy [is] the man [that] findeth wisdom, and the man [that] getteth understanding.
Keep
in mind..
1. Wisdom is the exercised when God’s Word is
applied to our day to day life.
2. Understanding is discernment and insight into
the principles of God’s Word.
In
this text, the Hebrew word translated “happy” means “to be blessed”. This explains why those who possess wisdom
and understanding are happy people… they
have received these two wonderful, undeserved blessings from Almighty God.
“This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it [seemed] great unto me: [There was] a little city, and
few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and
built great bulwarks against it: Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom
delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. Then said I, Wisdom [is] better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom [is] despised, and his words are not
heard. The words of wise [men are] heard in quiet more than the
cry of him that ruleth among fools. Wisdom [is] better than
weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.” (Ecclesiastes 9:13-18)
14) For the merchandise of it [is]
better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
The
great value of the blessings of wisdom and understanding are addressed in this
proverb. Their value is ….
1. greater than the profits made from the
selling of fine silver.
2. greater than the revenue received from the
sale of fine gold.
“But where shall wisdom be found? and where [is] the place of understanding? Man knoweth not
the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living. The depth saith, It [is] not in me: and the sea saith, [It is] not with me. It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed [for] the price thereof. It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir,
with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it [shall not be for] jewels of fine gold. No mention shall be made of coral, or of
pearls: for the price of wisdom [is]
above rubies. The topaz of Ethiopia
shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.” (Job 28:12-19)
SUMMARY:
We should highly value
the precious gifts of wisdom and understanding. They are undeserved blessings that enable us
to live lives pleasing to our Lord.
Their value to us cannot be overestimated. Let us all live happy lives in appreciation
for these wonderful blessings that God Almighty has given to us.
By
God’s grace, let us all study these proverbs diligently, giving them the value
that they deserve.
May the
Lord bless us as we receive this sound wisdom and then “Think On These Things”.
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