VERSE:
Proverbs 3:13-18
13 Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, 14 for she [it] is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. 15 She [it] is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her [it]. 16 Long life is in her [it's] right hand; in her [it's] left hand are riches and honor. 17 Her [it's] ways are pleasant ways, and all her [it's] paths are peace. 18 She [it] is a tree of life to those who take hold of her [it]; those who hold her [it] fast will be blessed.
LESSON:
Wisdom - more profitable than silver!
This verse tells us about how valuable God's wisdom is, in comparison to the things of this world that we may seek after, or consider "treasures of life". Why does this Bible verse writer feel wisdom is so valuable? Because, it tells us that wisdom's rewards include "understanding", "profitable", "Long life", "Riches" and "honor", "pleasant ways", "paths of peace", "tree of life", "blessed". Which of these spiritual treasures would you rather NOT be present in your life? Can the possession of silver, gold, and rubies provide you equal spiritual riches?
