Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.—Matthew 11:29
In all probability, very few individuals of rational mind would fail to appreciate the wise man’s counsel,
"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting, get understanding" (Prov. 4:7).
The dictionary defines wisdom as the power of true and just discernment of a high degree of knowledge. Understanding is described as the sum of the mental powers by which knowledge is acquired, retained and extended; the power of apprehending relations and making inferences from them.
Although there are shades of difference between the terms wisdom and understanding, inherent in the acquisition of either is the process of diligent study. The attainment of success in virtually every secular field of endeavor depends largely upon the degree to which one commits himself to study. For the Christian, study is an all-important ingredient in following the Master’s admonition,
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matt. 6:33)
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