SCRIPTURE:

God’s wisdom, however, is shown to be true by its results. (Matthew 11:19 GNT)

DEVOTIONAL:

People often try to get wealth without wisdom, and wisdom really should come before anything else. In the book of Proverbs, it speaks about wisdom saying, “By me kings reign, and princes [rulers] decree justice…I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. Riches and honour are with me…” (Proverbs 8:15–18). Do you need to know what to do? God’s wisdom gives you that and more. It’s the ability to use knowledge.

Jesus was criticized for associating with sinners, but He used godly wisdom and got results. “The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children” (Matthew 11:19). 

What does the phrase “wisdom is justified of her children” mean? The Good News Translation (GNT) reads, “God’s wisdom, however, is shown to be true by its results.” In other words, the proof of wisdom is results. Jesus answered His critics, [my paraphrase], “You tell me that I’m hobnobbing with sinners, but do you see results?” They saw results! 

PRAYER:

Father, I pray that Your Word shall guide me in my relationships, my actions, and every situation I encounter today. I thank You that Your wisdom in me shall bring the desired results. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

This devotional is excerpted from Bill Winston’s book, Tapping the Wisdom of God. To order this all-important book, click here.

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