“Great men are not always wise, nor do the aged always understand justice.” (Job 32:9)
Devotional
Here the youngest of Job’s accusing friends makes an astute declaration. Age is not always a guarantee of justice. Nor do great men always possess wisdom. In summary, a wise perception does not necessarily reveal one’s depth of wisdom.
Many people get stuck in a certain season or time of life. They are married to nostalgia, but divorced from maturity. The same happens spiritually. There is no more growth, understanding, or maturity than they received when they first believed.
There are believers who have been saved for many decades, but have done nothing except repeat the first year of their salvation over and over again. They have not grown nor matured in their faith. Therefore there is no increase in wisdom.
Wisdom and understanding come via obedient faith, not just the passing of years.
Text For The Day
Job 32:9: “Great men are not always wise, nor do the aged always understand justice.”
Thought For The Day
“Age is no cause for veneration. An old crocodile is still a menace and an old crow sings not like a nightingale.” Dagobert D. Runes, author of over thirty books in the field of philosophy and social history.
Questions To Ponder
What must we do to acquire wisdom? What is our responsibility? Consider James 1:5.
How can one live “decades” of years without the acquisition of wisdom?
Why do many elderly lose their convictions?
Morning Study Guide
Defining: “The acquisition of wisdom” is not automatically attained. The passing of years and life’s experiences are no guarantee of wisdom and understanding. Yielding to Christ and His Word, growing in grace and knowledge, and seeking Spiritual understanding, this brings biblical wisdom.
Referencing: “Though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food,” Hebrews 5:12.
Applying: Don’t just grow older; grow wiser. If you keep a youthful attitude toward the things of God, wisdom and understanding will follow you all the days of your life.