Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. (Proverbs 3:16 ESV)
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The first few chapters of the book of Proverbs presents Wisdom as a person. It is a metaphor.
Unlike what the world says, Wisdom is not necessarily found in old age, experience, or common sense. Wisdom is choosing God’s way, even when it is hard, costly, or we do not understand it. Wisdom is submitting to God, particularly through Christ Jesus.
Of course, Christians choose God’s Way because He is amazing, loving, gracious, righteous, and good. We choose HIS wisdom because of HIM. Success is not the goal. Being blessed is not the goal. Happiness is not the goal.
But those things often come as the the result of wisdom.
Because we creatures, doing things the creator’s way, are bound to have success. Not for success’s sake. But because God knows what He is doing when He teaches us how to live.
Long life on the one hand… riches and honor on the other.
Of course, these hopes might merely be referring to the billions of years Christians will have in heaven. Eternal life… heavenly riches… the honor of standing with Jesus…
But it also can happen here. Not because of our good choices, acquired skills, or worldly wisdom. But because of the One in whom we trust.
That is wisdom.