Proverbs 1:7: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Proverbs 8:13-15: “The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, and the forward mouth, do I hate. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding: I have strength. By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.”
Not all wisdom is righteous. To be clever, intellectual, and a brilliant thinker can often generate self-conceit, pride, and arrogance--all which God hates.
Some of our nation’s politicians are clever and wise in their own eyes, but they do not reign in the fear of God. Prideful wisdom often seeks self-aggrandizement and loves the praises of men.
Although kings should be respected for their wisdom, they are not respected for pride. True wisdom must be guarded and controlled by the fear of God.
As Christian men who are called to be kings and priests, whatever we reign over, whether it be ourselves, our families, or our occupation in life, our wisdom must always be seasoned with humility and sincere love for what is good, wholesome, and righteous.
Wisdom that has God’s approval will always detest and resist evil.
To be continued.
Be encouraged. Colin Campbell
Picture by Colin Dye