Ecclesiastes 7:12
“For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.”
Life has a way of throwing sudden, shivering storms our way. We instinctively scramble for shelter, often reaching for the sturdy walls of a bank account or the perceived security of a locked door. Money can certainly buy a roof, but it cannot buy peace when the winds of life begin to howl.
There is a deeper, quieter safety—a fortress built not of brick and mortar, but of divine truth. Wisdom is that celestial umbrella. It doesn’t just keep us dry; it keeps us whole.
Gold may guard your temporary possessions, but wisdom guards your very soul. It watches over your heart and guides your steps, preserving the only life that truly matters.
I’m Lonnie Davis and these are thoughts worth thinking.
Suggested thought for prayer.
Father, grant me the quiet wisdom that protects my heart, guiding my steps in Your truth and preserving my soul.