Solomon’s Practical Counsel
Ecclesiastes 7:15-29
“Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.”- Ecclesiastes 7:19
This is another proverb-like statement by Solomon. What does it mean? Wisdom is greater than armed might. It should be said that God is NOT necessarilu on the side of the ones with the biggest military battalions. The Lord is always on the side of the right. Pharoah brought his entire army to wipe out the Jews and followed them to the edge of the Red Sea. I believe you know the rest of the story. That miracle story tells you God isn’t always on the side of the ones with the biggest battalions. Might is not always right.
Those who are wise have the ability to bring good, positive results in their lives and the lives of others. Wisdom looks at any given situation, seeks God and responds with the information provided by his Holy Spirit. Those without God in their life see themselves as wise thru the assertainment of information they believe to be both valid and true. However, without God’s input it could never be true wisdom that amounts to anything position and lasting. God is not only the epitome of love, but also of wisdom.
Solomon’s wisdom came directly from God because he requested it. His request was pure and selfless. God will honor that type of request every time. So seek God’s wisdom over power or influence, for that will fade over time and are conditional in nature. There are others involved who can take your power and influence away from you so that you are left with nothing. God’s wisdom can also be taken away by the one who gave it, but only if you take a rabbit trail and use your wisdom for neparious deeds. God is on the winning side. Follow him and shun the world for this world will one day be destroyed. God’s people will live with him forever in a place he has prepared for us.
Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.
In His Name & for His glory,
Richard Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
Resources: Reformation Study Bible; MacArthur Study Bible & Believer’s Bible Commentary.
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