Wisdom of the Heart

Wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Prov. 8:11

We live in a society that values wisdom. People spend thousands of dollars to make sure their children receive a top-notch education. In some parts of America, parents compete to get their toddlers into the most prestigious preschools to “guarantee” their future success. They do everything they can to fill their minds with knowledge. Unfortunately, many people view Godly wisdom as an intellectual endeavor as well.
We often believe that if we know Bible facts, we know the Bible. We strive to gain a head knowledge of God. That’s a good start, but it should not be our ultimate aim. In fact, God says in Proverbs 2:10, “Wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.” Throughout the New Testament, Jesus emphasizes the importance of a changed heart. It is only when God’s word enters our minds and transforms our hearts that our actions will bear Godly fruit.
Too often, we excuse our ungodly behaviors blaming them on our weak flesh or Satan’s schemes. Sometimes we even minimize our own responsibility and decide that since we are believers in Jesus, we’ll just let God’s mercy take care of us. If that is our attitude, we are being unfaithful to God.
Think about it. If your children have a “head knowledge” of you and your expectations, give lip service to you by saying, “I love you,” and “I’m sorry” when they disobey, but never do anything to change their behaviors because they know you’ll forgive them since they are your children, would you truly believe they loved you? Then why do we do that to our Father? Would you tolerate that behavior? Then why should God?
1 Thessalonians 4:7,8 says, “For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, he who rejects this instruction does not reject man but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit.” And why does He give us His Holy Spirit? So that “He may strengthen your hearts so that you will be blameless and holy in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones” 1 Thess. 3:13. Therefore, hide God’s word in your heart so you will not sin against God. “My son, pay attention to what I say;
listen closely to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to a man's whole body. Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” Prov. 4:20-23. True wisdom is Godly wisdom. And Godly wisdom will transform your life. May you be perfect just as your heavenly Father is perfect.