The Beginning of Wisdom

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (Pro 9:10)

The fear of God teaches us to obey his commands, and obedience to his commands is the very definition of wisdom. God’s commands reflect both his great love toward us and his complete understanding of our circumstances. Thus the wise choice is always the obedient choice. God is the embodiment of truth and the Creator of all that is. Therefore, knowledge of him is the only way to gain a full understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Through our senses we can often learn the “what” and the “how” but only in the heart of God can we discover the “why”.