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A Spiritual Perspective
1 Kings 3:5
In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a
dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall
give thee… (This all began as a Dream)
Acknowledge the protection and gifts of God:
through strengths and
limitations.
Sought…the discernment between good and bad
By Dr. Joseph Blake
Wisdom and wealth are two different Know…he didn’t ask for long life, riches for
concepts that are often compared and thyself, or the failure of enemies.
contrasted.
1 Kings 3:11
Wisdom refers to using knowledge and
experience to make sound judgments and …but hast asked for thyself understanding to
discern judgment
decisions. It is the ability to understand and
apply morality, ethics, and practical principles There is a Real World versus Textbook World
in life situations. Wisdom is often associated
with insight, discernment, and good judgment. decisions that we must address every day.
Wealth, on the other hand, refers to the In short, choosing to Building Financial Literacy
accumulation of financial resources and decisions fall within the parameters of wisdom
assets. It is the possession of material vs. wealth for our future. Clarifying the
resources such as money, property, and distinction between wisdom and wealth is
possessions that can be used to acquire crucial. It's important to understand that while
goods and services. wealth refers to abundant material
possessions and resources, wisdom is applying
While wisdom and wealth are often seen as knowledge and experience to make sound
contrasting concepts, they are not decisions and judgments. One can have wealth
necessarily mutually exclusive. A person can without wisdom, but wealth alone may not bring
be both wise and wealthy or possess one true fulfillment and success in life. Solomon
without the other. asked for wisdom and received
wealth from God. It’s wise to
Some may argue that wisdom is more strive for wealth and wisdom,
important than wealth regarding personal
fulfillment and happiness. This is because but if one must choose,
pursuing wisdom is
knowledge can lead to a deeper
understanding of oneself and the world undoubtedly more
valuable and rewarding.
around them, bringing about inner peace and
contentment. Conversely, wealth can bring This is a complex matter
of life…
temporary happiness through material
possessions but may not necessarily provide Dr. Blake is a Best-Selling Author of Joseph,
long-term fulfillment. Building Financial Literacy, and a three-time
Ultimately, the importance of wisdom and International Contributing Author with the Art of
wealth may vary depending on individual Connection! Currently, an Investment Advisor
values and beliefs. Both can bring value to Representative with over 29 years of
life, and it is up to each person to determine experience, retired as a Federal Financial
how they prioritize and pursue these Specialist, and a three-time Medal Awardee of
concepts in their own lives. the USAF.
Dr. Joseph Blake, Jr., Blake Media, LLC.
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