By Pastor Dr. Aggrey Soyekwo
Proverbs 8:1-4 "Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? At the highest point along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; beside the gate leading into the city, at the entrance, she cries aloud: “To you, O people, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind." - NIV
Wisdom is ability to use knowledge in a proper and reasonable manner, thus arriving at good sense of judgement and decisions. Knowledge is information or a mental understanding or awareness of something. It is not enough to just have knowledge without rightly applying it to solve problems and make life better.
The wise man Solomon personifies wisdom, who is calling out to all people. Wisdom is needed where people meet, interact, solve problems and make decisions. Since life is about knowing how to rightly approach situations, make decisions and manage human relationships (some of which are very complicated), it means wisdom is key. All that happens in this world is a result of knowledge and wisdom, or lack of it.
Kings, leaders and lay people, young and old alike, need wisdom. Effective leadership at any level combines wisdom, power and authority. Knowledge without godly wisdom is corrupted and destructive. The world reels in pain and shame at the hands of fools who reject wisdom! Hear the man who had tasted and known the necessity and sweetness of wisdom:
"Get wisdom and insight! Do not forget or ignore what I say. Do not abandon wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will keep you safe. Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. Whatever else you get, get insight." (Proverbs 4:5-7)
Shalom children of God.