Better than Jewels

Daily Scripture Threshing for Thursday, January 12, 2023

Today’s Text: Proverbs 8:10-21

Key Verse: Proverbs 8:11 (ESV): “For wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.”

The premium placed on wisdom throughout scriptures is an indication that God really wants us to seek after it much more than we pursue any worldly wealth. Indeed, that is the whole point of today’s text. In May of 2012, Lily Safra, one of the richest women in the world, sold one of her jewelry collection. It was a 32-carat Burmese ruby and diamond ring for $6.7 million. This is a revelation of how highly priced and valuable rubies are. But the Bible tells us that of something even better, more pricey and valuable than rubies or any other precious stones or jewel anyone could have. Today’s text points us to the one thing that is better—wisdom!

It’s ok to acquire the greatest beauty and achieve the highest possible values on earth, but we must always bear in mind that no earthly treasure can compare to the wisdom that God gives. Money is a form of defense but it can never offers anyone the same protection, benefits, and blessings that wisdom gives. From the concept, content or context of today’s text, the preaching of the gospel appears to be the best typology that fits the description of wisdom — her personification, the fact that she has nothing novel to say concerning her nature, value, and blessings. The wisdom of God is being revealed each day through the foolishness of preaching; and anyone who seeks wisdom should embrace the word of the Lord. It is better than the most precious jewels.

Quote for the Day: “Scientists, scholars, kings, philosophers, and potentates can search all of creation; but they will find no one wisdom from God apart from Jesus Christ.” (Simon Olatunji)

Prayer:  Dear Lord, You are the wisdom of God, please help me to continue to grow in making right choices and in applying Your Word in my daily circumstances. I ask You to help me make good use of your wisdom every day amid life’s difficult choices—in Jesus Christ's name. Amen.

With all my Love and Prayers,

Rev Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.

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