I’ll tell you something, folks, the Good Book doesn’t taken much time getting to the point. Proverbs 1:7 says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Now, I don’t know about you, but that verse packs more truth than Mama’s Sunday dinner packs calories.

What does it mean to fear the Lord? It’s not about trembling like you’re scared of a thunderstorm; it’s about standing in awe of the One who hung the stars and painted the sunsets. It’s about respecting Him enough to listen when He speaks and trust when He leads.

But here’s the thing—we live in a world full of know-it-alls and wannabe experts, and they’re quick to brush off anything that comes from above. The Bible calls them fools, and they might as well wear a sign that says, “I don’t need any help.” But the rest of us know better. We know we need God’s wisdom because left to our own devices, we’ll wander farther off course than a rooster in a windstorm.

When you start with a humble heart and a healthy respect for God, you’re opening the door to wisdom that lasts. So let’s quit acting like we’ve got it all figured out. Let’s start each day with this simple prayer: “Lord, teach me what I don’t know, and remind me what I need to remember.” That’s the kind of wisdom that’ll carry you through, from the good times to the tough times, and straight into eternity.

That’s the kind of wisdom worth living for.

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