I wrote Monday about the fallacy of thinking that just because there are things that only God can do that we have no part. As I was meditating on those thoughts, I read Proverbs 8, a call to choose wisdom. Choosing wisely is something that we can and must do.

The personification of wisdom invites us to choose wisdom over wealth:

Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold; For wisdom is better than rubies, And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her. (Proverbs 8.10, 11, NKJV)

Wisdom reminds us:

Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom; I am understanding, I have strength. By me kings reign, And rulers decree justice. By me princes rule, and nobles, All the judges of the earth. (Proverbs 8.14 – 16, NKJV)

Again, CHOOSE! Wisdom is better than gold and silver.

I love those who love me, And those who seek me diligently will find me. Riches and honor are with me, Enduring riches and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold, And my revenue than choice silver. (Proverbs 17 – 19, NKJV)

Choose wisdom, and choose wisdom daily:

Now therefore, listen to me, my children, For blessed are those who keep my ways. Hear instruction and be wise, And do not disdain it. Blessed is the man who listens to me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoever finds me finds life, And obtains favor from the LORD. (Proverbs 8.32 – 35, NKJV)

That’s why I urge you (and myself!) to begin each day in the Word.

The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. (Psalm 19.7 – 10, ESV)