The Value of Faith

Solomon’s true wealth is found not in the treasuries, the stables, or the palaces; it is in fact: his wisdom.  When one has wisdom, he has the resources that allow one to get riches; as Solomon often states: Wisdom has a value far beyond rubies, gold, or anything that can be desired.

If one allows that Solomon’s true wealth is wisdom, and that his wisdom comes from God, than one must also consider the great worth of faith.  After all, the whole story begins with Solomon having enough faith to believe that God could and would grant wisdom (i.e. and understanding heart), and then to ask for it. 

The apostle Paul speaks of those who “refuse to have God in their knowledge.”  I have known a few people like this.  It is not that they have considered the matter extensively, researched the evidence, and concluded that God does not exist.  They refuse to reason, refuse to look at the evidence, and refuse to have God in their knowledge. 

This is not true science.  It is admittedly difficult to look at evidence without bias.  We generally enter into any exploration or experiment with some kind of idea of what we would like to find; but good research strives to look at all possible information and draws a conclusion based on the preponderance of evidence.  A refusal to look at and consider a premise that differs from previous conclusion is not science, and it is not wisdom. 

Scriptures to consider:

Hebrews 11:6

Romans 1:28

Proverbs 3:13-15

I Peter 1:7 more precious than gold which perishes though it is tried in fire