Arizona sun., 1947-07-25


- our day, and so eagerly sought
after, that one might assume that
the world would soon solve its prob
lens through the cultural attain
ments Of its people.
why this is not true appears
clearly In our lesson; for 1t Is wis
dom that the world needs, and
wisdom is quite different from the
understanding or memorizing Of .
mass Of facts.
Wisdom teaches us how to use
knowledge effectively for the glory
Of God. We see In our lesson:
I. The Meaning Of Wisdom (Prov.
1:1-O.
DROVERBS are pithy. useful say
ings, which gather up the wisdom
Of a people in easily remembered
form. They are highly thought of in
all nations, but reached their high
est development among the He
brews, because they rightly insisted
that they must be related to God
and worship Of him.
We learn in this passage that they
are given to us that we may
know" that we have both wisdom
and instruction. The growth OF
knowledge is always a prerequisite
to growth in grace-learn more about
God and his precious Word, and you
win have more Of his grace upon
you.
knowledge must be coupled
with discernment ". p, which
speaks of going beyond and below
the surface meaning. This will not
be an abstract love of the schOl-
arly, but a practical application
Of truth to life ". 81. Wisdom re-
suits in right living and proper
dealing with our neighbors.
The one who has come to this
place is ready to give ". d help to
others, especially to the young or
those of simple" thinking, who
have not yet reached the place
where they can get hold of such
things for themselves.
Notice that the wise man does not
stop at that point, but because he Is
wise he goes on to more and more
understandings, to further receiving
and giving out of "sound counsels"
". Sd.
Observe next,
III. The Value Of Wisdom CProv.
3:13-18|.
THE character of a man shows
l. up in the things he holds to be
valuable. Some cannot see beyond
gold and silver. Others seek COM
fort and convenience, and do not
wish to be disturbed in their easy
ways.
The wise man knows that for
real pleasure Of the highest type,
for peace Of mind and heart, for
riches that will last and not bring
him into either sin or sorrow,
there is nothing like the cultiva-
ton Of understanding and wis
dom.
This scripture affords us the op.
portlmity to say a needed word to
young people who are being SO
sorely tempted these days to forego
their opportunities for an education,
and to rush out into the world ia
make money, more money, yes, the
most possible money.
Education seems to be unneces.
T sary, a waste Of time and effort
But wait, the years will come and
60, and then when it is too late, the
realization win come that golden
opportunity was missed, and that
doors of usefulness and effective
ness are now closed.
It pays to give time to the cultiva
ton of the mind and of the heart In
preparation for life. We are moi
thinking primarily of the dollars
and cents value now, for that il
secondary, even though it may bs
important.
III. The Source of Wisdom prov
90, 10; James 1:5).
COD is the source of wisdom, and
" it is as a man fears him that
he becomes wise. The fear of God
is not a matter Of fright or terror
but rather a genuine concern thai
one may do, his will and never fai
to be obedient to his guidance.
God is always more ready to give
than we are to receive. He will mo-
turn us aside, or belittle our efforts;
but will, if we ask, give wisdom
and that In no little measure.
Let no man think that he can
attain unto true wisdom apart
from a right relationship to God.
He may have knowledge, but not
wisdom. On the other hand, let no
man who knows God and serves
him 60 through life lacking wis
dom when all he has to do is to
ask it of his heavenly Father.
why be poverty-stricken when
Won can be rich In wisdom and
understanding?
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