A young graduate got two job offers. One paid double, but the company had a culture of lies. The other paid less, but the boss feared God. After praying about it, he asked his mentor, “Which should I take?” The mentor said, “The one that lets you sleep at night.” That young man chose wisdom over wages. Ten years later, he owns the second company.
Friend, are you chasing money or mastering wisdom (Proverbs 4:7, 24:3-4)? Success without wisdom is a trap. You can climb the ladder fast and find it’s leaning against the wrong wall. Wisdom is the principal thing, not hustle. Get wisdom first, then wealth will know where to find you (Ecclesiastes 10:10).
Wisdom is not loud. It is discerning. Joseph did not beg for a position — he simply solved problems (Genesis 41:38-39). In prison, he interpreted dreams. In famine, he built systems. His gift made room for him, but wisdom kept him in the room (Proverbs 22:29).
In business, wisdom sees what greed misses. Rehoboam lost a kingdom in one day by rejecting wise counsel (1 Kings 12:8, 13). Fools make decisions for today. Wise men make decisions that grandchildren thank them for. Don’t sacrifice tomorrow’s peace for today’s profit (Proverbs 14:1).
You need the wisdom advantage. Daniel prayed, but he also studied, served with excellence, and kept his window open (Daniel 6:3, 10). Wisdom will help you relate well with people and situations — how you talk to your spouse, spend money, answer emails, handle insults, etc. Pursue wisdom daily (Proverbs 8:12).
Wisdom starts with fearing God, not fearing failure (Proverbs 9:10). When you honour God in contracts, deadlines, and conversations, He crowns your efforts with unusual success. Stop asking “How do I blow?” Ask “How do I build?” The same God who gives power to get wealth also gives wisdom to keep it, multiply it, and enjoy it with peace (Deuteronomy 8:18).
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria