Pro 24:5 | KingComments | STEP | Building the family spoken of in requires the strength of wisdom ( ; ). In the natural life, a wise man by certain means knows how to carry a load many times heavier than one man can carry. In the spiritual life it does not come down to bodily strength, but to the strength of wisdom. That strength is present in those who live with Christ, the Source of wisdom. “A wise man” is also “a man of knowledge”. When it comes to the deployment of the power granted by wisdom, its use, knowledge of circumstances is necessary. “A man of knowledge” knows the will of God and wants to do it. He knows how to properly handle his powers and deploy them in the right place. Wisdom for making the right choice and knowledge of the will of God go hand in hand ( ). The word “for” with which begins indicates the importance of the power of wisdom and knowledge. We must realize that we are living in spiritual war zone and are engaged in a spiritual battle. That battle rages especially for the families of believers. More than ever, wise counsel is needed for this spiritual war. A wise man is not stubborn and does not figure out everything on his own. He knows the meaning and value of “wise guidance” from others, with an “abundance of counselors”. Misplaced self-confidence or reliance on his own resources or strength are not an issue with him. God has given us to one another as members of His people. We ask Him for counsel, and we also seek counsel from brothers and sisters who live with Him, which we see by their obedience to and knowledge of God’s Word. After we have sought guidance, we must “wage war” for ourselves. In everyday life, we are surrounded not by our brothers and sisters, but by a God-hostile world. The world wants to take away from us everything we want to set apart for God, such as our family and possessions. All kinds of obstacles will be put in our way to break down our family, to seize our children. This can happen, for example, through lessons in school and/or decisions of politics that go against God’s Word. Impulsiveness, naivety and indecision lead to defeat. A victorious life results from profound consultation, good thinking and wise fighting.

‏ Proverbs 24:5

Strength and Victory Through Wisdom

Building the family spoken of in Pro 24:3-4 requires the strength of wisdom (Pro 24:5; Ecc 7:19 ; Ecc 9:15-16). In the natural life, a wise man by certain means knows how to carry a load many times heavier than one man can carry. In the spiritual life it does not come down to bodily strength, but to the strength of wisdom. That strength is present in those who live with Christ, the Source of wisdom.

“A wise man” is also “a man of knowledge”. When it comes to the deployment of the power granted by wisdom, its use, knowledge of circumstances is necessary. “A man of knowledge” knows the will of God and wants to do it. He knows how to properly handle his powers and deploy them in the right place. Wisdom for making the right choice and knowledge of the will of God go hand in hand (Col 1:9-11).

The word “for” with which Pro 24:6 begins indicates the importance of the power of wisdom and knowledge. We must realize that we are living in spiritual war zone and are engaged in a spiritual battle. That battle rages especially for the families of believers. More than ever, wise counsel is needed for this spiritual war.

A wise man is not stubborn and does not figure out everything on his own. He knows the meaning and value of “wise guidance” from others, with an “abundance of counselors”. Misplaced self-confidence or reliance on his own resources or strength are not an issue with him. God has given us to one another as members of His people. We ask Him for counsel, and we also seek counsel from brothers and sisters who live with Him, which we see by their obedience to and knowledge of God’s Word.

After we have sought guidance, we must “wage war” for ourselves. In everyday life, we are surrounded not by our brothers and sisters, but by a God-hostile world. The world wants to take away from us everything we want to set apart for God, such as our family and possessions. All kinds of obstacles will be put in our way to break down our family, to seize our children. This can happen, for example, through lessons in school and/or decisions of politics that go against God’s Word. Impulsiveness, naivety and indecision lead to defeat. A victorious life results from profound consultation, good thinking and wise fighting.