Proverbs 24:3 (NLT): "A house is built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense."

When God asked King Solomon what he wanted, he asked for an understanding heart, full of wisdom and knowledge to rule over God's people effectively and efficiently. Because Solomon put His kingdom purpose above his own personal desires, God blessed him with far more than what he requested. As long as Solomon's heart was after God, he was filled with wisdom that led to good sense. But as he began following after his own desires and the opinions of others, other than God's, he made significantly wrong choices and paid dearly for them. The wisdom we choose to embrace and love will be the philosophy we end up living out of. Whatever we feed our minds on, and whatever company we choose to keep will have a great influence on the people we become. Choose the wisdom of God to be your primary choice of influence, and spend time with people who passionately love Him and His Word. This way you will reflect that love and timeless wisdom throughout your years and wherever you go. Let the Word be your measuring device in all things and it will protect you and keep you in the blessing of God.