Proverbs 17:16
Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, when he has no sense (no desire for it)?
Truth: You can't buy wisdom
Some people think they can buy anything. They can buy help; they can buy support. But, if you have no heart that desires wisdom, even if you had money you couldn’t buy it. In this word-picture, a complimentary proverb, Solomon is telling us that even those who have great wealth (money in their hand) can’t buy wisdom if their heart isn’t ready for wisdom. You can’t buy what you can’t handle. If our hearts, minds and souls are not prepared for wisdom (the Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom) than even if we have money in our hands we can’t get it. Wisdom is available on every street (Proverbs 7) but won’t allow itself to be sold to someone with a foolish heart. If you want wisdom it is not about what you possess, but if you will allow it to reign and possess you through Christ, the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:24).
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