But, What's In It For Me?
The Pursuit of Biblical Wisdom
The Universal Question
A critical question that often drives our thoughts and actions in life is, "What's in it for me?" I have been amazed at how quickly this comes up with my kids. I am often met with "why?" and "how come?" when it comes to anything from cleaning their rooms or asking them not to punch their brothers in the face! In all honesty, I find myself asking the very same questions when it comes to eating better, or hitting the gym instead of sitting on the couch.
This question isn't inherently selfish—it reflects our God-given desire to understand purpose and meaning. We were created as rational beings who naturally seek to comprehend the value and consequences of our choices. The beauty of Scripture is that it doesn't shy away from this fundamental human tendency; instead, it provides compelling answers that satisfy both our hearts and minds.
Proverbs 8 allows us to answer that question i…
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