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Age Does Not Equal Wisdom

Age Does Not Equal Wisdom - Ecclesiastes 4:13 

INTRODUCTION

Wisdom often comes through time and experience. It should not, however, be assumed that old age equals wisdom. The Bible says, "Better is . . . a wise child than an old and foolish king . . . ." Wisdom comes from the Lord, and in distribution of wisdom, He is no respecter of age. Perhaps the wisest statements given by man in the Book of Job were given by a young man named Elihu (Job 32:6). He listened carefully as Job’s older friends spewed their foolishness. He thought that "days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom" (Job 32:7).  Eventually, he came to the conclusion, "great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment" (Job 32:9). 

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

  • (For smaller children) No matter what your age, if you fear the Lord and do what He says, you have wisdom (Job 28:28). Even though Eli was old and knew God, he didn't fear Him enough to do what God said (1 Samuel 2:22a, 27- 29; 1 Samuel 3:13). Eli was old but not wise.
  • Why is it important to know that old age does not automatically suggest wisdom? Is it possible to receive foolish advice from an older person while receiving wise advice from a youth?
  • What is the source of wisdom? How can you insure that you will grow wiser with age? Why is it important for you to increase in wisdom as you increase in age?

PRAYER NEEDS

  • Ask the Lord to give you the ability to know wise counsel.
  • Thank God for His willingness to give wisdom, regardless of age.

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