Ecclesiastes 9
Devotional:
Better to have wisdom than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good. (Ecclesiastes 9:18)
These words highlight both the power of wisdom and the power of sin. In saying that wisdom is better than the weapons of war, it is using military language to point out that it is not always the largest army or the most technologically advanced one that wins; wisdom is often the secret weapon in battle. At the same time, a foolish person does more than damage themselves but can also bring about harm to others and undo good things. Let us neither underestimate wisdom nor folly, seeking to pursue wisdom in our lives and guard against foolishness, both in ourselves and in others.
Better to have wisdom than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good. (Ecclesiastes 9:18)
These words highlight both the power of wisdom and the power of sin. In saying that wisdom is better than the weapons of war, it is using military language to point out that it is not always the largest army or the most technologically advanced one that wins; wisdom is often the secret weapon in battle. At the same time, a foolish person does more than damage themselves but can also bring about harm to others and undo good things. Let us neither underestimate wisdom nor folly, seeking to pursue wisdom in our lives and guard against foolishness, both in ourselves and in others.
Pray it:
Father, help me to not evaluate life simply based on appearances but rather on the measure of wisdom, both for my own benefit and for the good of those around me. Amen.
Father, help me to not evaluate life simply based on appearances but rather on the measure of wisdom, both for my own benefit and for the good of those around me. Amen.
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