Forgotten Priorities

(Pro 4:7 KJV)  Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

What kind of things are we told are important today?  Probably the most common advice for young people is to get an education.  Then they want to get a good job.  Rarely do I hear anybody advising young people to get wisdom.  Yet wisdom is the number one priority given to us in the book of Proverbs and the wisdom literature.

One reason why wisdom is not popular is because it is rooted in a fear of Almighty God.  Remember, the serpent in the Garden of Eden, tempting in Eve to disobedience because she could be like the gods.  Man’s ultimate sin is his arrogance and self-centeredness.  Wisdom is rooted in the right priorities.  As a general rule, we don’t like the right priorities.

So?  It’s up to you whether you follow the standards and dictates of the world around you.  When you’re planning for the future, don’t forget eternity.  Get wisdom.