So when you seek wisdom, remember what the book of Proverbs teaches? The Rewards of Wisdom - My son, do not forget my teaching, But let your heart keep my commandments; For length of days and years of life [worth living] And tranquility and prosperity [the wholeness of life’s blessings] they will add to you. Yes, beg for knowledge; plead for insight. I have desired to take her for my bride, for I am enamored with her beauty. Listen to what is wise and try to understand it. We search for it like it’s a hidden treasure. He is the author of several books, including Radical, Radical Together, Follow Me, Counter Culture, and Something Needs to Change. That’s going to affect every facet of our lives, the knowledge of God. Your generous giving is one of the primary ways we are able to keep our costs to a minimum and provide as many free resources as possible, as well as education about the unreached, catalytic events, and training and equipping opportunities around the world, all aimed at helping Christians and churches to spread gospel hope among the nations.URGENT is Radical's specific work among the unreached of identifying and coming alongside indigenous believers who are making disciples and multiplying churches in ways that are biblically faithful and practically effective among the hardest to reach peoples and places in the world.Get regular updates on the latest resources, training, and work around the world from Radical.David Platt serves as pastor at McLean Bible Church in Washington, D.C.
“Thus says the Lord, let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the rich man boast in his riches, let not the mighty man most of his might, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me. The Rewards of Wisdom - My son, do not forget my teaching, But let your heart keep my commandments; For length of days and years of life And peace they will add to you. That I am the Lord who executes steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things, I delight, declares the Lord.”Let your boast today be that you know God, like that’s what’s most important. And as we seek and receive your wisdom, we pray that it would increase our knowledge and fear of you. Help us to live wisely today. The Rewards of Wisdom. Proverbs 2 Good News Translation (GNT) The Rewards of Wisdom.
What you need most in your life today, what I need most of my life today, is the knowledge of God.

When we follow the way of wisdom, we reap better experiences, and those better experiences produce rewards such as material provision, relational benefits, and mental and emotional health. Amplified Bible (AMP) ~ The Rewards of Wisdom. God’s reward to those who obey His Word can seem like natural consequences. In Jesus’ name, we pray these things.

So what is the reward of wisdom? Like they go together. Think Jeremiah chapter nine.Lord help us to boast only in knowing You. Those are God’s rewards for people who follow His instruction. It’s our greatest in our lives today.So, this passage says, seek wisdom like it’s silver. For length of days and years of life [worth living]It will be health to your body [your marrow, your nerves, your sinews, your muscles—all your inner parts]And refreshment (physical well-being) to your bones.And with the first fruits of all your crops (income);Happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is the man who finds [skillful and godly] wisdom,For wisdom’s profit is better than the profit of silver,And nothing you can wish for compares with her [in value].She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,And happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is everyone who holds her tightly.By His understanding He has established the heavens.And they will be life to your soul (your inner self)And a gracious adornment to your neck (your outer self).Nor of the storm of the wicked when it comes [since you will be blameless];And will keep your foot from being caught [in a trap].But His private counsel is with the upright [those with spiritual integrity and moral courage].Yet He gives His grace [His undeserved favor] to the humble [those who give up self-importance].One of the ancient rabbis said that all the essence of the Torah (Law) depends on this verse.Using this verse as a proof text, the ancient rabbis offered the example of an employer who tells his foreman to hire workers at four Search for it like it’s a hidden treasure, like you want it. 2 My child, learn what I teach you and never forget what I tell you to do. God, right now we call out for insight. 4 Look for it as hard as you would for silver or some hidden treasure. He is the founder and chairman of Radical. This is such a great picture. The Rewards of Wisdom - My child, learn what I teach you and never forget what I tell you to do.