Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.

Proverbs 4:7

Go For God’s Wisdom

The Bible tells us that Christ is “made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption” (1 Corinthians 1:30, KJV). Notice how Jesus as our wisdom comes first. Wisdom is given first importance!

Now, I’m not talking about knowledge. There is a difference between wisdom and knowledge. Knowledge puffs up (1 Corinthians 8:1). It can make one proud and arrogant. But wisdom will make you humble and teachable. You can read extensively and accumulate a lot of knowledge, but still lack wisdom and make foolish and costly decisions. So go for God’s wisdom.

Listen to what the Bible says about prioritizing God’s wisdom: “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. Exalt her, and she will promote you; she will bring you honor, when you embrace her. She will place on your head an ornament of grace [unmerited favor]; a crown of glory she will deliver to you” (Proverbs 4:7–9).

Beloved, prioritize getting God’s wisdom. Promotion, honor and good success all come as a result of having received His wisdom!