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Wisdom & Money

An argument is not necessary on this seeing that both are defenses, but one can succeed without the other–wisdom and maintain excellence. 

Ecclesiastes 7:11-12—Wisdom is better when it's paired with mon­ey, Especially if you get both while you're still living. Dou­ble pro­tection: wisdom and wealth! Plus this bonus: Wisdom energizes its owner (MSG).

A rich fool can enjoy the luxury of his palace and believe he has access to things and places because money answers all things. But he lacks the understanding that money has wings and can take flight at any time. In fact overnight. Ask Job and you will be amazed.

He might believe that he can acquire anything, but just as money can take flight, the things it can get will follow suit. So is it fame, connections, beauty, houses, clothes, food, bed, and everything that can be seen? Little does the owner knows that things that can be seen are temporary.

But eternity lies in the unseen and unheard. So, wisdom can be quiet and calm staying at corners of the street and the busiest places seeking attention. Only those that pay time to her get the true wealth - Life in abundance.

Wisdom could take a lifetime to finish a project, but every second spent on it will be worth it. Ask Solomon about the temple's work. 

Wisdom stays and brings all men to you, including kings. Money can find you a place in the high places, but wisdom brings the best of kings to where you are. Wisdom gives you structure. Wisdom makes you a model and all men will come to your light, bearing gifts and treasures.

Money can get you stuff, but when it leaves, it takes all along. But wisdom stays to get you all stuff and never leave you for as long as eternity.

Money is good, but wisdom is better. The end always justifies the means. Wisdom is the principal thing. It helps you get understanding. It's an ointment to your head and an aura to your being. The ambiance of your existence. Find her and pay her time and attention and you will see your life take form.

Wisdom is not just intelligence, it's knowledge, understanding, virtue, Grace, honor, creativity, health, power, anointing, and God, all wrapped together like taco or sharwama. Remove one from the equation and it's another menu entirely. It's a weapon, shield, strong tower, defense, and life. It's the access to anything, profitable to direct.

I think I prefer the whole package to a tiny piece that might not last a decade.
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