“Get Wisdom, Get
Understanding”
Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and
gain understanding. I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. For I too was a son to my father, still tender, and cherished by my
mother. Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take
hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live. Get
wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them. Do
not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over
you. The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have,
get understanding.
Proverbs 4:1-7
Solomon followed the trail of his father, and that in turn paved
the way for his own sons and grandsons. He did this by encouraging his sons to
heed his instructions just as he had followed the sound teaching of his father.
So this father, giving his sons good practical and spiritual counsel, was
passing on what he had learned from his own grandfather.
Our physical and spiritual children watch the path we are
taking. As God’s men and women, let’s make certain we cut a righteous, wise,
and clear trail. Then if ongoing generations choose to follow, the trail can
become a highway – an ongoing legacy to God’s glory.
When we follow God, we blaze a trail for
those who would follow.
Our Daily Bread –