In today’s world, wisdom is more crucial than ever. Knowledge and life experience alone are not enough. We stand at a turning point in our lives, and we need to seek divine guidance to move forward in our ministries and daily lives with clarity and purpose.
What does wisdom truly mean to us? How does it shape our attitudes, decisions, and conversations? And what is the role of Christians in a society that has lost its sense of divine purpose and direction?
The Bible clearly distinguishes between divine wisdom and human wisdom:
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” — James 3:13-18
God’s wisdom is evident in our conversations, our attitudes toward others, and the moral character we display. Qualities such as meekness, purity, peace, mercy, gentleness, impartiality, and sincerity are all marks of divinely-originated wisdom.
Ellen White further emphasizes the nature of true wisdom:
“True wisdom is infinitely above the comprehension of the worldly wise. The hidden wisdom, which is Christ formed within, the hope of glory, is a wisdom high as heaven. The deep principles of godliness are sublime and eternal.” — Ellen G. White, Review and Herald, July 18, 1899.
Now more than ever, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we are called to seek God’s wisdom in these turbulent times. We must be beacons of light and ambassadors of hope for our families, neighbors, and communities. While those around us struggle to navigate life’s uncertainties, we have the opportunity to use our spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit to inspire a genuine reconnection with God—embracing His wisdom in every aspect of our lives.
Titus Naftanaila,
President