How do I make wise choices?

Honoré de Balzac’s novel and subsequent film - Lost Illusions– is the epitome of people making bad choices, which begs the question: how do you make good decisions?

The issue of gaining wisdom can be sought out through the latest motivational speaker, great philosophers of the past, or someone who personifies good personal judgment in life. The only problem with all of these sources can be that even though they may be competent in one area, this does not mean that they always make the best choices.

That brings us back to the niggling issue of seeking wisdom. Can it be found in this life?

The first step is finding the source of all wisdom and who holds these insights. The Bible says that knowledge begins within the fear of the Lord. (Proverbs 1:7) This means the first place to go for insights is to God, who gives out his wisdom freely to all who seek after him and listen.

"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him" James 1:5 (ESV).

This revelation is a groundbreaking concept, that all knowledge and wisdom can be found in the God of the Bible. It is there for the taking, but there is a catch. Belief.

To access this infinite pool of enlightenment and salvation, a person must believe in the source. If you want to gain the universe's wisdom, then you have to make your first "good choice".

Believe in the God of the Bible.

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