The 5 Things to Seek: Part 4

The 5 Things to Seek: Part 4
Brad Reiches
May 31 2006 12:08AM

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Wednesday, May 31,  2006

GodThoughts Wired! 

"The 5 Things to Seek"

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#4.  Seek wisdom*.  "I (wisdom) love those who love me; and those who diligently seek me will find me" (Proverbs 8:17).  

"A wise man will hear and increase in learning" (Proverbs 1:5).  Why?  Because the wiser you become, the greater your ability to invest in eternity.  The more knowledge you have, the better able you are to instruct others in the ways of the Lord.  "Acquire wisdom!  Acquire understanding!" (Proverbs 4:5).

Seeking wisdom is something different than the pursuit of God's kingdom.  Indeed, the kingdom of God can come without any increase in your level of "wisdom."  To grow in wisdom you must pursue it.  It must be a top priority in your life.  The commitment to "lifelong learning" is invaluable.  Why?  With it comes the potential for becoming a better spouse, parent, and representative of Christ - all of which carry the potential for eternal gain!

"Seek her (wisdom) as silver,

and search for her as for hidden treasure."

Proverbs 2:4

Few things are as important as the quest for wisdom.  Why?  Wisdom is one of the few things that can impact your eternity**.  And sharing your wisdom has the potential to influence the eternity of others.

Grow in your knowledge of God's word

and you become a resource of wisdom for others.

Hmmm...

*I am using the term "wisdom" here to include, "knowledge, wisdom, discernment and understanding."

**By "wisdom," I mean the wisdom of God.  Being wise in the knowledge of God's way, will and word.  "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My word (wisdom) will not pass away.