Scripture
Proverbs 16:16 “How much better to get wisdom than gold, and understanding than silver.”
Observation
This simple Proverb has a lot of wisdom in it. Gold and silver are symbols of something very valuable. You want to obtain them. You are willing to work hard for them. You would search for them. Gold and silver have great value and you have a great desire to obtain them. The Proverb teaches us that wisdom and understanding has greater value than gold and silver! Let that sink in for a moment. The greatest thing you can obtain, according to this Proverb, is wisdom and understanding. Wisdom is the ability to solve problems. Understanding gives you insight to the causes of the problems and people. If you know the causes of the problems in life and have the wisdom to solve them you will be a success. If you understand people and have the wisdom in how to deal with people correctly, you will be a success. Wisdom and understanding will provide for you a successful life.
Application
I seek wisdom. I work hard to become wise. I desire understanding. The application of this proverb is to be on a personal growth plan. When you stop growing, you stop leading. Personal growth is the key to success. I grow everyday in wisdom and understanding. How do I do this?
1) By what I read. Books can increase my wisdom and understanding.
2) What I listen to. CD’s, podcasts, etc can increase my wisdom and understanding.
3) Who I spend time with. Spending time with people more mature and wiser than I am an increase my wisdom and understanding.
4) Where I go. Going to conferences or other continuing educational opportunities can increase my wisdom and understanding.
I can learn every day. I can apply what I learn every day. Being on a personal growth plan is vital to my personal success.
Prayer
Father I want to learn. I desire to grow. Do not let me get stagnant or complacent. I want to learn something new everyday. In 10 to 15 years I want to be a totally different person. Help me to be disciplined in my growth plan. Keep me diligent. I want to grow in my capacity so I can be more useful for the
