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Our Daily Bread                                        Tuesday, June 14, 1994

                    ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR WISDOM?

Read: Proverbs 10:1-9

The Lord gives wisdom. - Proverbs 2:6

Often we hear people question the wisdom of those in authority over us. It's
easy to point an accusing finger at government officials, bosses, pastors,
teachers, or board members and say they are unfit to lead. I reality, though,
we're focusing out attention in the wrong place. Instead of being critical of
others, we need to make sure wisdom is present in our own lives.

But how do we get such wisdom? First, we need a "fear of the Lord" and a
"knowledge of the Holy One" (Prov. 9:10). The best way to aquire this know-
ledge is by reading God's Word. We must also ask the Lord for His help if we
are to gain wisdom. James wrote, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of
God" (1:5). Just as Solomon asked God for wisdom to help him lead (1 Ki. 3:9)
, so we must constantly rely on the Lord if we are to walk a godly path.
Proverbs 10 tells us that when we are wise we will bring joy to our parents
(v.1), we will work in a timely manner (v.5), and we will know how to accept
authority (v.8).

The next time you're tempted to criticize someone, think twice. Ask God to
help you examine your own heart. The ask yourself, "Am I searching for the
wisdom God's Word promises?" - JDB

                     Give to me Your insight, Lord,
                      As I read Your Word today,
                        So I'll truely understand
                  Your message and Your way. -- Monroe

Bible in one year: Song of Solomon 1-4

Thought for the day:

We won't have time to find fault with others if we're busy seeking wisdom.


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