Today's Devotional: Proverbs 4:5-6 (New International Version) - 5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them. 6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.

This proverb is exhorting the people to understanding through wisdom. We understand things of this world through wisdom. but, we understand things of God through faith.

Today's Comments: I think that sometimes people misunderstand the bible when it comes to the concept of wisdom. Solomon was wise, but in the end, his wisdom let him down. Solomon failed because he lacked a heart for God. Solomon used his wisdom for power and glory; and although he built the beautiful Temple in Jerusalem, it did not take long in history for the temple to be brought down. For matters concerning God, we need understanding through faith. That understanding then gives us wisdom.