Eccl 7-12 The Benefits of Wisdom 

Solomon as the author of Ecclesiastes writes what is truly a wise saying: “For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.“ 

Protection is something we all crave and yearn for. We use tools to help us achieve protection from the enemies around us, whether it be a criminal seeking our money or scam artists. We yearn for protection from what our bodies face from disease and pain. But, Solomon is telling us that it is wisdom that will preserve our lives. We need it when confronted with the enemies of our souls when sin seeks to corrupt our peace. We need it when we are faced with unsavory people seeking to empty our bank accounts. We need it when we face a life threatening disease. Whatever you are facing, know this truth from this verse: it is wisdom that will preserve you emotionally, spiritually, mentally and yes, even physically. 

But, stop and ponder this, God has given us wisdom to preserve our life spiritually because life is fleeting and we need protection for the afterlife. If truth be known, many are squandering their lives here and not thinking about where they will spend eternity. Pray for wisdom to be prepared for your afterlife. Where will you spend it? In heaven or hell? The rich man in Luke 16 did not consider this question and he lives now eternally in torments. Let that be a lesson! Moses wrote in Deuteronomy to choose life. Will you do that today?