True wisdom

“True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life.”Proverbs‬ ‭22‬:‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬

The author of provers understood the truth of this verse. King Solomon was asked by the Lord for what he would like the Lord to do for him. He asked for wisdom to rule God’s people. God was impressed that he did not ask for riches and He said, “because you did not ask for riches but rather wisdom, I will bless you with riches and honour as well as wisdom”(1 Kings 3:11). (My paraphrase)

God did bless Solomon, however, because he married women of all the nations around to keep peace he lost his pure love for God, and started worshipping foreign idols. Obviously the wisdom God gave him did not help him in his idolatry. We are responsible for keeping our hearts free from idolatry. 

My new friend Tabitha, in photo, chose to serve the Lord and is currently working as a maid at UVN in Kathmandu. She has been wise for this decision has opened doors for her to learn English and follow the Lors in daily worship.