Wisdom, Understanding, & Knowledge

By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; and by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

Proverbs 24:3,4

By wisdom a house is built. I define wisdom as "skill in everyday living." Solomon also said, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Prov. 9:10). When homes are built on godly wisdom, family members respond to circumstance according to God's design, not their own.

A wise home builder recognizes God as the Architect and Builder of the family. As you search the Scriptures and ask God for wisdom, He supplies the skill to build your home.

Through understanding it is established. Understanding means responding to life's circumstances with insight-having a perspective that looks at life through God's eyes. When you have God's perspective of your mate and children, you accept each other's differences and learn how different personalities can complement each other.

Through knowledge its rooms are filled. Our culture virtually worships information. But information without application is an empty deity. The knowledge Solomon speaks of is more than information. It is knowledge that results in conviction, application and family values.

Source - FamilyLife Ministries