Today we are walking in: SEARCHING FOR THE TREASURES OF WISDOM — A CLUE!
Mishlei (Proverbs) 2:4–6
If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hid treasures; Then shall you understand the fear of YAHUAH, and find the knowledge of ELOHIYM. For YAHUAH gives wisdom: out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hid treasures; Then shall you understand the fear of YAHUAH, and find the knowledge of ELOHIYM. For YAHUAH gives wisdom: out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
WISDOM
Today we look to the word—WISDOM—H2451—chokmah—wisdom (in a good sense).
Today we look to the word—WISDOM—H2451—chokmah—wisdom (in a good sense).
The Torah Testifies……….
Shemoth (Exodus) 31:3
And I have filled him with the RUACH ELOHIYM, in wisdom H2451, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship.
Devariym (Deuteronomy) 4:6
Guard therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom H2451 and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
Devariym (Deuteronomy) 34:9
And Yahusha the son of Nun was full of the RUACH of wisdom H2451; for Mosheh had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Yashar’el hearkened unto him, and did as YAHUAH commanded Mosheh.
Shemoth (Exodus) 31:3
And I have filled him with the RUACH ELOHIYM, in wisdom H2451, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship.
Devariym (Deuteronomy) 4:6
Guard therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom H2451 and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
Devariym (Deuteronomy) 34:9
And Yahusha the son of Nun was full of the RUACH of wisdom H2451; for Mosheh had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Yashar’el hearkened unto him, and did as YAHUAH commanded Mosheh.
The Prophets Proclaim………
Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 11:2
And the RUACH YAHUAH shall rest upon him, the RUACH of wisdom H2451 and understanding, the RUACH of counsel and might, the RUACH of knowledge and of the fear of YAHUAH.
Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 33:6
And wisdom H2451 and knowledge shall be the stability of your times, and strength of yeshu`ah: the fear of YAHUAH is his treasure.
Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah) 9:23–24
Thus says YAHUAH, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom H2451, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am YAHUAH which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, says YAHUAH.
Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 11:2
And the RUACH YAHUAH shall rest upon him, the RUACH of wisdom H2451 and understanding, the RUACH of counsel and might, the RUACH of knowledge and of the fear of YAHUAH.
Yeshayahu (Isaiah) 33:6
And wisdom H2451 and knowledge shall be the stability of your times, and strength of yeshu`ah: the fear of YAHUAH is his treasure.
Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah) 9:23–24
Thus says YAHUAH, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom H2451, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am YAHUAH which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, says YAHUAH.
The Writings Witness………
Mishlei (Proverbs) 3:13–15
Happy is the man that finds wisdom H2451, and the man that gets understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things you can desire are not to be compared unto her.
Iyov (Job) 28:28
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of YAHUAH, that is wisdom H2451; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Mishlei (Proverbs) 4:7
Wisdom H2451 is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting get understanding.
When we think of a treasure, we think of something that is extremely valuable and precious. Most of the really valuable, costly treasures are discovered only by diligently searching, digging, and thoroughly investigating.
Some people have a passion for searching for hidden treasures. These people spend lots of time and energy searching for treasures. I think YAHUAH ELOHIYM considers such people as having a “kingly/noble” nature. They are special and honourable as the Proverb tells us: The honour of kings is to search out a matter. (Mishlei 25:2b)
YAHUAH ELOHIYM loves and honours those who are Seekers—those who “Search out a Matter!” And, as the Scriptures declare, wisdom is definitely a valuable treasure worth searching for: Wisdom is more precious than rubies! And all the things you can desire are not to be compared unto her! (Mishlei 3:15)
There is something profound about wisdom. Everyone seems to know instinctively that by wisdom, they will gain direction and proper solutions, thus avoiding problems and sorrows. The knowledge of wisdom has infinite benefits, plus it has a reward as sweet as honey (Mishlei 24:13–14; see also Mishlei 3 & 8).
YAHUAH wants us to have wisdom! (Mishlei 4:5–7) He tells us: GET Wisdom!! It is the Primary Thing! It is what we need for learning to grow up into a responsible person, being blessed with a hopeful and contented heart! However gaining the Treasures of Wisdom, which includes discernment, is not easy! These two very valuable qualities come only to those who are diligent “Seekers”! (Mishlei 3:21)
But — Here Is A Caution:
If we are to begin the honourable pursuit of searching for the Treasures of Wisdom, I believe we need to search where there is a genuine, unselfish love and concern for us. The wisdom that comes from someone who truly loves us will influence us with “good understanding”! (Mishlei 3:1–4) Someone who truly loves us will give us advice that is truthful and leads to a meaningful life—a life that is honest, respectable, and virtuous. Someone who truly loves us will want what is best for us so that things will Be Well with us!
But, if we allow someone who does not genuinely love us to influence us, then we are not being wise. It is foolish to be influenced by someone who is selfish, sneaky, and is not being honest with us. There are many people who want to influence us. They want our attention but, their influence is for selfish purposes only. Such self-serving people want to gain an advantage over us, want to manipulate us for their own benefit. But their influence and their so-called “wisdom” results in our detriment! These sort of people do not have our best interests as their motive. They may appear knowledgeable and valid, even truthful, but their selfishness, their twisted manipulation, is evidence of their lack of honest love and care for us. Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding! (Mishlei 9:6)
The Clue
So an important clue in our search for the Treasures of Wisdom must include finding wisdom from someone who truly loves us, someone who wants what is good and best for us! This is The Clue! We should search for the kind of wisdom that is founded in honest, unselfish love—the kind of wisdom that will support us, edify us, and be a true blessing for us, both in this life and in the life beyond the grave. And surely, if we are sensible, we would want this kind of wisdom!
Which brings me to my point:—There is One Person we can trust who truly loves us and will give us honest, good advice, imparting sound wisdom unto us! (See Mishlei 3:13–26) That One person is YAHUAH ELOHIYM of the Scriptures, the Creator of you and me. This Clue to searching for wisdom is a conviction I have learned over the years of walking with YAHUAH.
It takes time to learn who truly wants what is best for us! Thankfully, in my life, there have been people who have influenced me and offered good and sound wisdom because they honestly loved YAHUAH and based their counsel on YAHUAH’S WORD. But sadly, it has been my experience that some people I trusted to influence me resulted in sorrow and harm unto me. Maybe that was not their intention, perhaps they were ignorant of their selfishness. But because of my LACK of wisdom and discernment, I allowed such people to influence me. And then, on hindsight it was obvious to me that they did not truly love me.
Hence I summarize with saying that YAHUAH, the Almighty Creator, truly and definitely loves each one of us and He wants things to Be Well and Go Well with us! He wants what is best for us! And—He wants us to find the wisdom that will help us, guard us, support us, and lead us in the way of righteousness (Mishlei 12:28)!
What Is Wisdom?
Thanks to the free computer software Scripture Study program e-Sword, we can find several verses in the Scriptures that declare YAHUAH’S everlasting LOVE for us. And, there are at least 12 times YAHUAH ELOHIYM tells us emphatically how to have things BE WELL and GO WELL with us! (References below.)
As we saw in Wisdom’s Call, there are many more details about the Treasures of Wisdom!! So upon “searching”, it becomes clear that YAHUAH WANTS us to GET Wisdom! Therefore we should take to heart, and seriously consider two particular passages where YAHUAH tells us specifically What Wisdom Is! All the other Scriptures about wisdom confirm these verses:
What Is Wisdom?
Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as YAHUAH ELOHAI commanded me, that you should DO so in the land whither you go to possess it. GUARD therefore and DO them; because This Is Your Wisdom! and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people. (Devariym 4:5–6)
And unto man he said, Behold, the Fear of YAHUAH, That Is Wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. (Iyov 28:28)
If we believe in the eternal wisdom and authority of YAHUAH’S written WORD, and if we believe that YAHUAH does not change and that His Word is eternally true from the beginning (Tehilliym 119:160), then we will LOVE the truth of What Wisdom IS, just as YAHUAH plainly tells us what it is!
An Honorable and Noble Seeker
As we search for the Treasures of Wisdom, keep in mind these three extra CLUES that will be very helpful:
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of ELOHIYM, who gives to all liberally and with no reproach, and it shall be given to him. (Ya`aqov 1:5)
The Fear of YAHUAH is The Beginning of Wisdom: and the knowledge of the Holy is understanding. (Mishlei 9:10; see also Mishlei 1:7)
ALL the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden IN our Savior, YAHUSHA HA’MASHIACH. (Qolasiym 2:1–3) [This is the most important clue of all—to receive YAHUSHA HA’MASHIACH as our Savior!]
And so Dear Reader, become a Seeker of the Treasures of Wisdom because it is an honorable and noble search! YAHUAH loves those who SEEK—those who “Search out a Matter!” May it be that the Wisdom from YAHUAH’S Loving Words [the Scriptures] will be our ultimate influence because YAHUAH’S Wisdom is positively good for us and a treasure worth searching for!!
“The Scriptures are no lazy man’s book! Much of its treasure, like the valuable minerals stored in the bowels of the earth, only yield up themselves to the diligent seeker!” — Arthur W. Pink
—
“There are many things the knowledge of which does little or no good to the soul! He who concerns himself about things other than those things which lead to salvation is very unwise! (See Timotheus Sheniy 3:15)” — Thomas à Kempis
—
“YAHUAH’S truth and wisdom is not obtained cheaply. It demands much time given to prayer and study of the Scriptures, followed by practical application in our daily lives. Searching for YAHUAH’S truth must take priority over the many forms of cheap entertainment offered by our secular culture. Searching for YAHUAH’S truth is a lifetime commitment.” — Derek Prince
Mishlei (Proverbs) 3:13–15
Happy is the man that finds wisdom H2451, and the man that gets understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things you can desire are not to be compared unto her.
Iyov (Job) 28:28
And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of YAHUAH, that is wisdom H2451; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Mishlei (Proverbs) 4:7
Wisdom H2451 is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting get understanding.
When we think of a treasure, we think of something that is extremely valuable and precious. Most of the really valuable, costly treasures are discovered only by diligently searching, digging, and thoroughly investigating.
Some people have a passion for searching for hidden treasures. These people spend lots of time and energy searching for treasures. I think YAHUAH ELOHIYM considers such people as having a “kingly/noble” nature. They are special and honourable as the Proverb tells us: The honour of kings is to search out a matter. (Mishlei 25:2b)
YAHUAH ELOHIYM loves and honours those who are Seekers—those who “Search out a Matter!” And, as the Scriptures declare, wisdom is definitely a valuable treasure worth searching for: Wisdom is more precious than rubies! And all the things you can desire are not to be compared unto her! (Mishlei 3:15)
There is something profound about wisdom. Everyone seems to know instinctively that by wisdom, they will gain direction and proper solutions, thus avoiding problems and sorrows. The knowledge of wisdom has infinite benefits, plus it has a reward as sweet as honey (Mishlei 24:13–14; see also Mishlei 3 & 8).
YAHUAH wants us to have wisdom! (Mishlei 4:5–7) He tells us: GET Wisdom!! It is the Primary Thing! It is what we need for learning to grow up into a responsible person, being blessed with a hopeful and contented heart! However gaining the Treasures of Wisdom, which includes discernment, is not easy! These two very valuable qualities come only to those who are diligent “Seekers”! (Mishlei 3:21)
But — Here Is A Caution:
If we are to begin the honourable pursuit of searching for the Treasures of Wisdom, I believe we need to search where there is a genuine, unselfish love and concern for us. The wisdom that comes from someone who truly loves us will influence us with “good understanding”! (Mishlei 3:1–4) Someone who truly loves us will give us advice that is truthful and leads to a meaningful life—a life that is honest, respectable, and virtuous. Someone who truly loves us will want what is best for us so that things will Be Well with us!
But, if we allow someone who does not genuinely love us to influence us, then we are not being wise. It is foolish to be influenced by someone who is selfish, sneaky, and is not being honest with us. There are many people who want to influence us. They want our attention but, their influence is for selfish purposes only. Such self-serving people want to gain an advantage over us, want to manipulate us for their own benefit. But their influence and their so-called “wisdom” results in our detriment! These sort of people do not have our best interests as their motive. They may appear knowledgeable and valid, even truthful, but their selfishness, their twisted manipulation, is evidence of their lack of honest love and care for us. Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding! (Mishlei 9:6)
The Clue
So an important clue in our search for the Treasures of Wisdom must include finding wisdom from someone who truly loves us, someone who wants what is good and best for us! This is The Clue! We should search for the kind of wisdom that is founded in honest, unselfish love—the kind of wisdom that will support us, edify us, and be a true blessing for us, both in this life and in the life beyond the grave. And surely, if we are sensible, we would want this kind of wisdom!
Which brings me to my point:—There is One Person we can trust who truly loves us and will give us honest, good advice, imparting sound wisdom unto us! (See Mishlei 3:13–26) That One person is YAHUAH ELOHIYM of the Scriptures, the Creator of you and me. This Clue to searching for wisdom is a conviction I have learned over the years of walking with YAHUAH.
It takes time to learn who truly wants what is best for us! Thankfully, in my life, there have been people who have influenced me and offered good and sound wisdom because they honestly loved YAHUAH and based their counsel on YAHUAH’S WORD. But sadly, it has been my experience that some people I trusted to influence me resulted in sorrow and harm unto me. Maybe that was not their intention, perhaps they were ignorant of their selfishness. But because of my LACK of wisdom and discernment, I allowed such people to influence me. And then, on hindsight it was obvious to me that they did not truly love me.
Hence I summarize with saying that YAHUAH, the Almighty Creator, truly and definitely loves each one of us and He wants things to Be Well and Go Well with us! He wants what is best for us! And—He wants us to find the wisdom that will help us, guard us, support us, and lead us in the way of righteousness (Mishlei 12:28)!
What Is Wisdom?
Thanks to the free computer software Scripture Study program e-Sword, we can find several verses in the Scriptures that declare YAHUAH’S everlasting LOVE for us. And, there are at least 12 times YAHUAH ELOHIYM tells us emphatically how to have things BE WELL and GO WELL with us! (References below.)
As we saw in Wisdom’s Call, there are many more details about the Treasures of Wisdom!! So upon “searching”, it becomes clear that YAHUAH WANTS us to GET Wisdom! Therefore we should take to heart, and seriously consider two particular passages where YAHUAH tells us specifically What Wisdom Is! All the other Scriptures about wisdom confirm these verses:
What Is Wisdom?
Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as YAHUAH ELOHAI commanded me, that you should DO so in the land whither you go to possess it. GUARD therefore and DO them; because This Is Your Wisdom! and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people. (Devariym 4:5–6)
And unto man he said, Behold, the Fear of YAHUAH, That Is Wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. (Iyov 28:28)
If we believe in the eternal wisdom and authority of YAHUAH’S written WORD, and if we believe that YAHUAH does not change and that His Word is eternally true from the beginning (Tehilliym 119:160), then we will LOVE the truth of What Wisdom IS, just as YAHUAH plainly tells us what it is!
An Honorable and Noble Seeker
As we search for the Treasures of Wisdom, keep in mind these three extra CLUES that will be very helpful:
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of ELOHIYM, who gives to all liberally and with no reproach, and it shall be given to him. (Ya`aqov 1:5)
The Fear of YAHUAH is The Beginning of Wisdom: and the knowledge of the Holy is understanding. (Mishlei 9:10; see also Mishlei 1:7)
ALL the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden IN our Savior, YAHUSHA HA’MASHIACH. (Qolasiym 2:1–3) [This is the most important clue of all—to receive YAHUSHA HA’MASHIACH as our Savior!]
And so Dear Reader, become a Seeker of the Treasures of Wisdom because it is an honorable and noble search! YAHUAH loves those who SEEK—those who “Search out a Matter!” May it be that the Wisdom from YAHUAH’S Loving Words [the Scriptures] will be our ultimate influence because YAHUAH’S Wisdom is positively good for us and a treasure worth searching for!!
“The Scriptures are no lazy man’s book! Much of its treasure, like the valuable minerals stored in the bowels of the earth, only yield up themselves to the diligent seeker!” — Arthur W. Pink
—
“There are many things the knowledge of which does little or no good to the soul! He who concerns himself about things other than those things which lead to salvation is very unwise! (See Timotheus Sheniy 3:15)” — Thomas à Kempis
—
“YAHUAH’S truth and wisdom is not obtained cheaply. It demands much time given to prayer and study of the Scriptures, followed by practical application in our daily lives. Searching for YAHUAH’S truth must take priority over the many forms of cheap entertainment offered by our secular culture. Searching for YAHUAH’S truth is a lifetime commitment.” — Derek Prince
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