Fools Despise Wisdom

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." (Prov 1:7)

I have been blessed to have attained a Masters Degree. Many have reached much higher levels of education aspiring to doctorates of philosophy, jurisprudence, and various medical degrees. Advanced education is a key to better paying jobs and a prerequisite for entering most professional fields. Most educated people are well-respected in society and called upon for their wisdom to solve complex problems.

Wisdom and knowledge are most often used synonymously especially with respect to postgraduates. However, Solomon sharply divides wisdom from knowledge. Fear (respect) of the Lord, Solomon explains, is the foundation of knowledge. Knowledge he implies extends beyond book (fact) knowledge. To honor and respect God first is a prerequisite to gaining wisdom.

Many so called learned men and women, claim that God does not exist, because they cannot prove His existence through an academic process. I believe Solomon understood that man with his finite knowledge could never comprehend an infinite God. David agrees in Psalm 14, "a fool in his heart says there is no God." Knowledge of God, is not a brain function it is a heart function. The Bible says that God offers "peace which passeth all understanding," "unsearchable judgements," and "infinite understanding." How arrogant one must be to claim there is no God only because his or her feeble mind is unable to grasp the infinite!

You don't have to be a PhD to be wise. In fact, you don't have to know how to read. Respect the Lord in your heart first and you will have wisdom beyond comprehension!