Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches (Proverbs 24:3-4).
Our
theme verse highlights wisdom, understanding, and knowledge as three vital
ingredients needed for building a successful life. It says with wisdom, a
"house" is built; that house could be likened to your life, business,
career, or family. It goes further to say that the "house," once
built, is established by understanding; and then by knowledge, you bring riches
into it.
Often,
you find people whose lives are, as it were, out of joint; they’re frustrated
and unhappy, for the simple reason that they lack wisdom. Some others have
things going on well with them, perhaps, in their job or career, but they’re unfulfilled
because their families are disorientated. Why? Because they lack understanding;
it’s with understanding that a family is established and made strong. They had
enough wisdom to start the family, but lacked the understanding to establish
it.
Some
others have enough wisdom and understanding to organize their families or
businesses aright, but lack the requisite knowledge of how to make consistent
progress from glory to glory. Wisdom, understanding, and knowledge must go
together; they’re needed for a life of all-round success, prosperity, and fulfillment. Proverbs 4:7 tells us that wisdom is the principal thing; it’s your
capital: "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding." Notice it didn’t stop at enjoining us
to embrace wisdom; it goes further to say, "…with all thy getting get
understanding," letting you know that understanding is just as important.
Then
in Proverbs 15:5, we’re cautioned not to despise knowledge; it says, the one
who ignores knowledge is a fool. Wisdom, knowledge, and understanding come to
you through the Word: "For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh
knowledge and understanding" (Proverbs 2:6). You need all three to be
effective, and to live the extraordinary life of success, dominion, victory,
and excellence that God has ordained for you.
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