Wisdom is the Sound Judgment of Life

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Wisdom is the sound judgment of life. It is the steady voice that keeps you grounded when emotions rise, options swirl, and decisions press in. 

Solomon understood this deeply. Scripture tells us he was wiser than any man of his time. God Himself gave Solomon wisdom, great understanding, and largeness of heart. People traveled from near and far just to sit under the weight of his God‑given insight.

 

What makes this remarkable is Solomon’s age. Many scholars believe he was only about twenty when he became king barely out of adolescence, yet entrusted with a nation. God declared that no one before or after him would match his level of wisdom. Still, Solomon’s example invites us to pursue the wisdom that leads to sound judgment in our own lives.

 

Too often, we find ourselves in situations that demand maturity, discernment, and restraint yet our childlike impulses rise up in our adult bodies. We react quickly, decide hastily, or seek advice from everyone except God. But wisdom begins with humility. 

Early in Solomon’s reign, God appeared to him and said, “Ask what I shall give you.” Solomon acknowledged his youth, his limitations, and his need for divine guidance. Instead of asking for wealth or power, he asked for an understanding heart.

 

Book knowledge has value, but God’s wisdom surpasses it. When you cultivate a life of prayer, when you seek God’s counsel before moving, speaking, or deciding, He will not lead you astray. He will order your steps, illuminate your path, and give you understanding beyond your years.

Seek His wisdom today and walk in sound judgment.

Wisdom is the sound judgment of life

Solomon was wiser than any man of his time. God gave Solomon wisdom, great understanding, and largeness of heart. People came near and far to hear the wisdom of Solomon (1 Kings 4:34).

At a very young age, Solomon took his seat as king. It is believed that he was around 20 years old at the time he became king, he was a mere kid.

God said that no man would ever be as wise as Solomon. But we should strive to seek the wisdom to make sound judgments in life. So often we find ourselves in predicaments that require us to have wisdom and because of our childlike minds, in adult bodies, we tend to make irrational decisions. When faced with such situations, one of two things would happen; you will falter or seek guidance. In most cases, people would seek advice from everyone but God. 

Early in Solomon’s reign, he had a vision from God. God told him to ask, “what shall I give you?”  Solomon realized his youthfulness, lack of knowledge, and experience to rule over the people (1 Kings 3:7-8.) As opposed to asking for the obvious – money, and material things, Solomon asked for an understanding heart – wisdom (1 Kings 39).  

While book knowledge has its place, you should always seek the counsel of God in everything that you do. Godlike wisdom supersedes book knowledge. Continuous prayer life and relationship with God, he will not lead you astray. He will order your steps, be a lamp up under your feet, and He will provide you with the knowledge of understanding.

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