Buy Wisdom

Proverbs 4:5-7 (NIV)

⁵Get wisdom, get understanding;

do not forget my words or swerve from them.

⁶Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;

love her, and she will watch over you.

⁷Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom.

Though it cost all you have, get understanding.

When we see somthing that we want, that we need, there is no hesitation - we will get it at all cost.  If we don't get it right away we never forget about it, and our mind doesn't rest until we buy it.  and even if it costs so much, sometimes even all that we have, we will spend for it.  That's the power of desire.

What about wisdom?  Or to be more specific - what about the wisdom of the Lord, or from the Lord? Is it something that our hearts tell us that we need, that we want everyday?  This is what Solomon was telling his son - get wisdom.  There should be no hesitation whatsoever.  He wasn't to forget it, or forsake it.  And even if it cost all that he had, Solomon told him to get it.

How much are we willing to spend to get the wisdom of the Lord?  Are we willing to spend some extra pesos to buy a bible?  Or maybe a book by a Christian author that we know will encourage us and help us in our walk with God?
How much more gas are we willing to spend to go to a Sunday worship service, or a bible study, or a small group?  How much are we willing to spend for taxi or jeepney fare just to go?
How much of our time are we willing to spare for that fellowship with other believers, or that seminar that will build us up?

It's really all about realizing that the wisdom of God is something that we cannot live without.  More than any other gadget, product or commodity the world offers.  More than the time we spend with loved ones, friends, restaurants, enjoyment.
It's about how important our heart is compared to what our bodies look for.

Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)

²³Above all else, guard your heart, 

for it is the wellspring of life.

Above all else...guard your heart with the wisdom of the Lord.