The Wisdom We Need 寻求智慧
Dexu Xia
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge. Proverbs 1:7 nlt
Ellen opened her mailbox and discovered a bulky envelope with her dear friend’s return address. Just a few days prior, she’d shared a relational struggle with that friend. Curious, she unwrapped the package and found a colorful beaded necklace on a simple jute string. Attached was a card with a company’s slogan, “Say It in Morse Code,” and words translating the necklace’s hidden and wise message, “Seek God’s Ways.” Ellen smiled as she fastened it around her neck.
The book of Proverbs is a compilation of wise sayings—many penned by Solomon, who was acclaimed as the wisest man of his era (1 Kings 10:23). Its thirty-one chapters call the reader to listen to wisdom and avoid folly, starting with the core message of Proverbs 1:7: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” Wisdom—knowing what to do when—comes from honoring God by seeking His ways. In the introductory verses, we read, “Listen when your father corrects you. Don’t neglect your mother’s instruction. What you learn from them will crown you with grace and be a chain of honor around your neck” (vv. 8–9 nlt).
Ellen’s friend had directed her to the Source of the wisdom she needed: Seek God’s ways. Her gift focused Ellen’s attention on where to discover the help she needed.
When we honor God and seek His ways, we’ll receive the wisdom we need for all the matters we face in life. Each and every one.
Where do you go when you need wisdom? How can you keep God's words in the forefront of your mind?
God, remind me that You’re the Source of the wisdom I need.
敬畏耶和华是知识的开端。—箴言1章7节
美华一打开信箱，就看到一个写着好友回邮地址的大信封。在几天前，她曾把自己遭遇的人际问题告诉了这位好友。她好奇地打开包裹，发现里面有一条用普通黄麻线串成的彩色珠炼，上面刻印有摩斯密码。附上的卡片写着某公司的广告词：“查看摩斯密码！”以及那条项链所隐藏的智慧信息：“寻求上帝的指引！”她面带微笑地将项链戴在脖子上。
箴言集结了智慧的话语，其中许多由所罗门王所写，他被誉为那时代最有智慧的人（列王纪上10章23节）。整卷箴言共31章，都是呼吁读者聆听智慧的劝勉并弃绝愚昧，一开始箴言1章7节的核心信息便说：“敬畏耶和华是知识的开端。”当我们尊崇上帝、寻求祂的引导时，便能得着智慧而知道何时该做些什么。接下来的8-9节劝勉我们：“要听你父亲的训诲，不可离弃你母亲的法则，因为这要作你头上的华冠，你项上的金链。”
美华的好友已经指示她所需要的智慧源头：寻求上帝的指引。这份礼物提醒美华该从哪里寻找帮助。
当我们尊崇上帝并寻求祂的指引时，我们将获得所需的智慧，去面对生命中的种种问题，而且无一例外。
当你需要智慧时，你会从何处寻求呢？
你如何将上帝的话语作为你生活的指标？
上帝啊，请提醒我，祢是我所需一切智慧的源头。
我要时时寻求真智慧！