Proverbs 9:10
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
I want to be wise and make wise decisions. We all do, but how can we make this happen? The answer is found in this verse, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” People who lean on God have begun their march to wisdom. People who live as though God does not exist, may know facts, but have not begun their life toward wisdom.
Wisdom does not begin in books, no matter how many educational degrees one has. It begins when we “fear God.”
To “fear God” does not mean to be terrified of Him the way a man fears a fire or a storm. To “fear God” means to stand before Him with deep reverence. It means to bow in heart, knowing that God is God, and we are not. It means to trust His thoughts and not our own.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.
Prayer: Lord help me to be wise and turn to you for the answers I need.