"And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart."
2 Chronicles 9:23
The scriptures tell us in many places how important wisdom is. For instance, "wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it" (Proverbs 8:11). So, even though other things are also valued above rubies or spoken of in the same imperative sense, we at least know that it is a very desirable quality. Solomon possessed it in so great a measure that people came large distances with immense wealth in order to ask him questions. And our verse clearly tells us that God was the source of his wisdom.
Going a step further, we read that if we "lack wisdom" that we should "ask of God" (James 1:5). It is unlikely that we need it to the same degree that Solomon did, but the offer is real, and it is offered to everyone. Knowing that, I feel like we might be wasting our time here together reading these words when we could be on our knees talking to God instead. :) I mean, of course we need to study things out in our minds as well (D&C 9:7), but God is the true source of the wisdom that we need.
Today, let's be sure to learn and study and do our part, but then let's also turn to God and ask humbly for his help. If he could bless Solomon so much that all the kings and queens of the earth looked to him for guidance, surely he can help us as well, with our individual conundrums / challenges. Let's be willing to ask for help, and to accept his guidance when it is given.
2 Chronicles 9:23
The scriptures tell us in many places how important wisdom is. For instance, "wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it" (Proverbs 8:11). So, even though other things are also valued above rubies or spoken of in the same imperative sense, we at least know that it is a very desirable quality. Solomon possessed it in so great a measure that people came large distances with immense wealth in order to ask him questions. And our verse clearly tells us that God was the source of his wisdom.
Going a step further, we read that if we "lack wisdom" that we should "ask of God" (James 1:5). It is unlikely that we need it to the same degree that Solomon did, but the offer is real, and it is offered to everyone. Knowing that, I feel like we might be wasting our time here together reading these words when we could be on our knees talking to God instead. :) I mean, of course we need to study things out in our minds as well (D&C 9:7), but God is the true source of the wisdom that we need.
Today, let's be sure to learn and study and do our part, but then let's also turn to God and ask humbly for his help. If he could bless Solomon so much that all the kings and queens of the earth looked to him for guidance, surely he can help us as well, with our individual conundrums / challenges. Let's be willing to ask for help, and to accept his guidance when it is given.
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