Wisdom is of utmost importance in living a successful life of faith, as it is inseparable from faith itself. Success in life is determined by the choices one makes, and wisdom guides us to choose the path that aligns with what God says. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, we must strive to get wisdom, and in all our getting, get understanding. It is so vital that no price short of death is too high, nor any sacrifice too great, to obtain them to the highest level possible. Wisdom and understanding are closely linked, working together as a team with one mind, and are essential to perceiving the truths that lead to the knowledge of God. To gain wisdom, one must receive God's words, treasure His commands, incline the ear to wisdom, and apply the heart to understanding. This requires diligent effort, seeking wisdom as silver and searching for it as hidden treasures, which then leads to understanding the fear of the Lord and finding the knowledge of God. Acquiring wisdom is not a sudden gift but a process of hard work, requiring participation with God through trials and lessons. It demands concentrated effort to gather knowledge, meditation, seeking counsel, and practical application. Wisdom, in this context, means skill in living according to God's Word, and like any skill, it requires determined practice to perfect. It involves acting circumspectly, with prudence and insight, to deal carefully with life's events. Ultimately, the purpose of wisdom is to make right choices at the right time for the right reasons, ensuring success in life. Wisdom and right choices are so intertwined that one can say wisdom is making right choices, and making right choices is wisdom.

Wisdom is paramount, a top priority in our lives, necessary and essential. It is a virtue often neglected among the big three—knowledge, understanding, and wisdom—due to our inability to define it clearly from God's perspective. The pursuit of wisdom, as God desires, must be undertaken with understanding and zeal throughout our converted lives. In Scripture, particularly in Proverbs, wisdom is not explicitly defined but is described through related concepts such as knowledge, understanding, instruction, justice, judgment, equity, prudence, and discretion. Its value is portrayed as astronomical, far beyond any human desire or aim. Wisdom starts with the fear of the Lord, is given by Him, and continues and ends with Him. It is entirely about God, as He imparts it, aids in understanding it, and ultimately integrates us into His wisdom. The rewards of following the path of wisdom include happiness, long life, prosperity, honor, and peace. Conversely, neglecting wisdom leads to a bleak future of destruction, death, calamity, and terror. While human definitions of wisdom focus on experience, knowledge, and good judgment, or the soundness of actions and decisions, they fall short of the biblical perspective, lacking crucial elements tied to God. Biblical wisdom, especially in its early Hebrew context as chokmah, carries a concrete sense of skill or ability, often linked to performing tasks for God, as seen in the crafting of holy garments and the Tabernacle. This active sense persists even in more abstract uses, emphasizing that wisdom involves making right, godly choices and living them out through conduct and deeds. Wisdom is not complete until it is acted upon; a mental decision alone is insufficient unless manifested in action. Ultimately, true wisdom is found in Christ, who embodies the wisdom of God. The world's wisdom, sought through human reason or philosophy, is futile and foolish in comparison. For those called by God, Christ becomes the center of wisdom, providing the example and spiritual strength to live as God does. By following what Christ did and taught, we walk in wisdom, achieving the skill in living that aligns with God's revealed instruction and is put into practice with the help of His Spirit.