Reflections on TruthНамуна

In this verse, we encounter a profound truth: wisdom is paramount. It stands as the cornerstone of a life well-lived, a life rooted in truth. But what is wisdom, and how does it relate to truth? It is more than mere knowledge; it encompasses discernment, understanding, and the ability to apply knowledge rightly. And at its core, wisdom is intimately connected to truth. For true wisdom cannot exist apart from truth, just as truth cannot exist apart from wisdom.

Proverbs 4:7 urges us to "get wisdom" and to "get understanding." This is not a passive suggestion but an active command—a call to earnestly seek wisdom and understanding in our lives.

Scripture tells us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). Thus, our journey into wisdom begins with reverence for God, the ultimate source of all truth. In a world filled with conflicting voices and shifting sands of opinion, God's Word stands as an unchanging beacon of truth, illuminating the path of wisdom for all who seek it.

But where do we find this wisdom?

Firstly, acknowledge that you need it. Benjamin Franklin correctly said, 'The doorstep to the temple of wisdom is a knowledge of your own ignorance.'

(2) Go to the right source. 'The Lord gives wisdom' (Proverbs 2:6). He alone can give you true wisdom because he alone has true wisdom. Indeed, his wisdom makes ours look like foolishness. Paul says, 'The foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom' (1 Corinthians 1:25).

(3) Ask for it. James 1:5 promises that, when we need wisdom, we need only ask of God, and He will give it to us. Many people want God’s wisdom, but then they want to weigh it against their own understanding and decide for themselves whether or not they will follow it. But Proverbs 3:5–6 warns us not to lean on our own understanding. Rather, we are to trust in the One who knows all things,

As followers of Christ, we are called to walk in the truth (3 John 1:4), to let wisdom guide our steps and shape our decisions. This means aligning our lives with the truth of God's Word, even when it runs counter to the prevailing culture or our own desires. It means seeking truth in all areas of our lives—our relationships, our work, our speech, and our thoughts.

Prayer:

Lord help us to heed the timeless wisdom of Proverbs 4:7 and make the pursuit of truth our highest priority. Help us commit ourselves afresh to seek wisdom in God's Word, to walk in the path of truth, and to live our lives in a manner that honours the One who is Truth incarnate. And may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the wisdom of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all. Amen.