Wisdom is the Sound Judgment of Life

Good Morning!

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.