WISDOM JUSTIFIED
But wisdom is justified
by all her children.
Luke 7:35
The world is full of “experts”. Everywhere you go, people want to convince you of the wisdom of their opinion. Yet God says that it is not the one who declares his viewpoint the most loudly or vehemently who is the wisest, but rather, it is the one who is vindicated over time who finds his wisdom justified.
What Is Wisdom, and How Is It Justified?
Wisdom is not proven by argument or debate. Wisdom is proven over time. Some people adamantly proclaim that their opinion is right. Regardless of how these people defend their viewpoint, time is the best judge of their wisdom. The result of a practice proves its validity, not how loudly it is promoted.
When you seek to obey what God has told you, you might meet resistance and criticism from others who disagree with you. Consequently, your immediate response may be the urge to vindicate yourself. However, if you wait patiently, time will reveal the wisdom of your actions far better than you could through argument.
Through the ages, the wisdom found in God’s Word has been tested and proven true. Therefore, it is critical that you measure everything you hear against the Scriptures. While trends in psychology and philosophy come and go, God’s Word remains timeless. Hence, when you share an opinion in counseling someone else, make sure that it comes from the Scripture and not merely from your best thinking. As long as you base your life choices accordingly on the Word of God, then time will be your defender and will validate the wisdom of your choices.
Prayer
As you pray today, take a few moments to consider your own wisdom. Are you rooted in Scripture? If not, then ask God’s forgiveness and seek a fresh word from God through the Scripture. Afterwards, obey that word and watch to see God confirm His wisdom in your life. Amen.
Source:
“Experiencing God Day-By-Day; The Devotional and Journal”, by Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby ©1997. Entry November 5.
Additional Reading:
Press On
Prayer Is Preparation
Prepare Your Mind