Wisdom and understanding

“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding”. - Job 28v28

Job had rare insight into the reality of wisdom and understanding. He expressed that they are as rare as silver and gold and that men work hard to find them, Yet, just like silver and gold it is rare to come across a man who has mined wisdom and understanding.

All through our history we have the record of writers, scholars, and philosophers who have sought out wisdom. Their books fill our libraries. Men spend their lives readings and studying the great philosophers of the past, yet still there is a dearth of wisdom and men still cry out for more wisdom and deeper understanding.

Job had it all figured out. Wisdom comes from a reverential fear of God and understanding comes as man departs from evil. It is so simple, and yet so hard for us to grasp.

Wisdom and understanding come down to two simple ideas – trust God and obey Him.