Wisdom is the ability to discern or what is true, what is right. We might have an entire encyclopedia’s worth of knowledge, but still not have wisdom; the only way to gain true wisdom is by learning what God teaches in his Word. (Proverbs 2:6) And to be in this world but not of it, it’s absolutely essential to learn true discernment.“Wisdom is a tree of life
to those who embrace her;
happy are those who hold her tightly.”
Proverbs 3:18
Proverbs 3: 13-15
“Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
the one who gains understanding.
For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
and her wages are better than gold.
Wisdom is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.”
I think one of the reasons wisdom brings happiness is because we aren’t so overwhelmed and confused about what to do in every circumstance we’re faced with. And I believe the biggest reason wisdom bring joy is because it’s impossible to have true wisdom without knowing God–nothing brings more true and lasting joy than a close relationship with Christ.
