Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold (Proverbs 3:13-14)
I just love proverbs dear reader: wisdom is denoted as female! Excuse me while I delight in hearing wisdom being described as:
I just love proverbs dear reader: wisdom is denoted as female! Excuse me while I delight in hearing wisdom being described as:
... better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold
This statement makes me gleeful, giddy and well, a little smug. Now, the proverb speaks to man directly, and this does not exclude females, not by a long shot. But would you admit, would you consider, that it is natural for a man to seek profit, to search for silver and desire gold?
Men and women, the differences
There is a driving force in men, that has them work, strive, desire a reward for their efforts, something tangible: sweat in, equity out. It is in a godly man, to feed, clothe, protect, and provide for his family.
Men and women, the differences
There is a driving force in men, that has them work, strive, desire a reward for their efforts, something tangible: sweat in, equity out. It is in a godly man, to feed, clothe, protect, and provide for his family.
Forgive me if I do not sound modern, if I lack a feministic voice, but hear me out. Women have the same drive and desire, with eager ambition, to see a return on their emotional, psychological, physical, spiritual, and psychosocial investments, in their people.
Women and children first
This starts in motherhood, when we pour into our children. Next, when wiser and older, women want a return on their investments in their husbands. In our more advanced states of emotional maturity, and when we are less preoccupied with caring for basic needs, we want to invest in our communities and ultimately, in the betterment of the world at large. This is not to say that men do not also invest similarly, it is to say that we are different, and the perceived and desired rewards are often different too.
Women and children first
This starts in motherhood, when we pour into our children. Next, when wiser and older, women want a return on their investments in their husbands. In our more advanced states of emotional maturity, and when we are less preoccupied with caring for basic needs, we want to invest in our communities and ultimately, in the betterment of the world at large. This is not to say that men do not also invest similarly, it is to say that we are different, and the perceived and desired rewards are often different too.
The tangible, the invisible
One set of rewards is tangible, the other, invisible but noticeable, manifesting in outlooks, and behaviours, and ultimately, in how we interact with others in relationships. This world is gorgeous, and none of the manufactured things come close to the created, and this includes us humans! We are stunning in our beauty.
It is not a guarantee to be wise, it is something to seek. There is romance built into the pursuit:
It is not a guarantee to be wise, it is something to seek. There is romance built into the pursuit:
She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her (Proverbs 3:15-18)
Why not be a tree hugger? Why not embrace wisdom, lay hold of her? God gives us a striking image of male and female, and the interplay of each, one completing and complimenting the other.
Grin
God is a romantic
God is a romantic
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