Do you know what to say when asked? - Proverbs 22

As believers we are often asked our opinion on things of this world, if not because someone is interested than because they desire to be amused. As we study the gospel we see how many times Jesus was asked about curious and complex issues of life (John 4; Luke 13 as examples). The "Christian" or "Godly" view is lacking in our society and we do well to make it known ... if not voluntarily than at least when asked! The problem with that thought, however, is that most believers don't know how to answer these complex questions and concerns. God, on the other hand, has mad it possible for us to know how to answer. In 22:20-21 Solomon states the following: "Have I not written to you excellent things of counsels and knowledge, to make you know the certainty of the words of truth that you may correctly answer him who sent you?" Solomon had many occasions to "answer him who sent you" when he was confronted by kings and supremes. The Queen of Sheba traveled far to talk to him. Daniel had to give an answer to him who sent for him to respond to the kings of his day. Joseph had to answer those who inquired of him to know how to answer. Paul had to answer the kings and pontiffs of his day to give an answer when asked. Peter and James were brought before the religious and political leaders of the day to give an answer. Paul tells us that we ought to know how to give an answer for the "hope that is in us" (1 Corinthians 5:12). We are to have an answer. Proverbs prepares you to have an answer. Do you spend enough time reading and learning wisdom to offer wisdom when asked?