There are differences of opinion today regarding what is truth. Events happen around the world, and reports describing those events vary significantly. Sometimes it is had to believe the different reports are describing the same event. In other instances, large amounts of scientific data are collected, and widely differing conclusions are drawn from the same data. This has left many wondering if science can be trusted to discern the truth and provide reliable guidance. Ultimately, the issue rests on the difference between knowledge and wisdom where one can be thought of as information and the other is the interpretation and application of that information in a reliable, truthful manner.

This week we look at wisdom from the perspective of ancient Hebrew writings. In the first chapter of Proverbs, we see wisdom described as a woman desperately trying to get our attention, yet unsympathetic when people refuse to listen and suffer the

consequences. We also will look at Psalm 19 where we are reminded how God speaks the truth to us through scripture as well as through our everyday experiences. Like power, knowledge can be used for good or bad purposes, and it is wisdom that can lead us toward greater peace through responsible use of our growing knowledge.