The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
Good parents always want the best for their children. They want them to flourish and prosper. Parents will often try to teach their children the values in life that they, themselves, have treasured. Too often, however, the things that are valued by earthly parents come from the fleeting pleasures of this world and pander to the pride of life. However, in the book of Proverbs, we discover king Solomon giving wise advice to his son which we would all do well to consider and reflect upon. Solomon had discovered that a respectful fear of the Lord is the first step towards godly wisdom and understanding the fulfilment in life that we all seek. His advice to his son was to search for godly wisdom with the same determined tenacity that one would search for precious silver or hidden jewels…for the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. It is not dependent on our notable accomplishments, the latest technology we own, the vast qualifications we attain, nor the scintillating company we keep. The emphasis on fearing the Lord and gaining understanding of our great God is a theme that threads its way throughout the entire Bible. We see His plans and purposes unfurl as we come to a deeper understanding of Who He is through the life and death of His only begotten Son, Who died for the sins of the world. The more we immerse ourselves in the unfailing and uncompromised Word of God, the more we come to an understanding of His plans and purposes for each one of us, His children. To know Jesus is to know God Himself, for He is the exact image of the invisible God. Christ has made known to us the Father…and the Father has unveiled to us the Son in the person of Jesus Christ. For in Him dwells all the might, majesty, dominion, power, and fullness of God…and by grace through faith in Jesus we have been saved and made one, with Him.
Spiritual Steve 