Esther 8:1-8 talks about the excellency of wisdom. As powerful as money is, there are things it cannot buy, however, wisdom can get you almost everything you need in life. While you may be able to afford a waterbed, money cannot buy sleep. It is the Lord who gives His beloved sleep (Psalm 127:2). Money can buy education but it will never be able to buy wisdom. How do you explain medical doctors who indulge in chain-smoking despite being fully aware of the adverse effect on their health? They are educated but are not wise enough to abstain from a potential source of death. Lawyers have been caught in criminal acts. They have legal education but are not wise enough to resist criminal tendencies. Only God gives perfect wisdom and we must turn to Him for it. Solomon knew this and that was why he asked God for wisdom. He later confirmed that wisdom is fundamental to living a successful life in Proverbs 4:7-8:
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.

When Solomon got divine wisdom, all other benefits followed. Where there is wisdom, there is wealth. During the reign of King Solomon, other kings would come to listen to his words of wisdom and on every visit, they brought along fortunes to bless Solomon with (1 Kings 10:23-25). When Esther was asked to make her request known to the king, she did not ask for peanuts – an additional crown, jewelry, boxes of clothes and so on, rather she asked for the preservation of her and that of the Jews in the kingdom whose lives were in jeopardy. When there is life, there is hope; Queen Esther knew this and thus went for it. What do you really want? Ask God for wisdom today and every other thing shall be added unto you in Jesus’ name (James 1:5).

According to Proverbs 9:8-12, it takes wisdom to heed correction, especially when it comes from the word God. It is also wisdom to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. As you do, blessings shall be added unto you, in the mighty name of Jesus.
Written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye.

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SanctifiedSista:
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Are you suggesting that the Lord's prayer, as given by Jesus Christ, along with the other commandments He gave, is not enough teaching on prayer?

[quote author=Kobojunkie post=101973080] Are you suggesting that the Lord's prayer, as given by Jesus Christ, along with the other commandments He gave, is not enough teaching on prayer? The Bible contains mysteries dear, u don't read it like a novel. Are u saying u wake up every morning praying only our Lord prayer and that's all becos it's written like that in the Bible? sweetheart, download the msg and listen so u can be enlightened and empowered ..GOD will not take any excuse wen u stand before him. The download is free

kpakpandoN:
Esther 8:1-8 talks about the excellency of wisdom. As powerful as money is, there are things it cannot buy, however, wisdom can get you almost everything you need in life. While you may be able to afford a waterbed, money cannot buy sleep. It is the Lord who gives His beloved sleep (Psalm 127:2). Money can buy education but it will never be able to buy wisdom. How do you explain medical doctors who indulge in chain-smoking despite being fully aware of the adverse effect on their health? They are educated but are not wise enough to abstain from a potential source of death. Lawyers have been caught in criminal acts. They have legal education but are not wise enough to resist criminal tendencies. Only God gives perfect wisdom and we must turn to Him for it. Solomon knew this and that was why he asked God for wisdom. He later confirmed that wisdom is fundamental to living a successful life in Proverbs 4:7-8:
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.

When Solomon got divine wisdom, all other benefits followed. Where there is wisdom, there is wealth. During the reign of King Solomon, other kings would come to listen to his words of wisdom and on every visit, they brought along fortunes to bless Solomon with (1 Kings 10:23-25). When Esther was asked to make her request known to the king, she did not ask for peanuts – an additional crown, jewelry, boxes of clothes and so on, rather she asked for the preservation of her and that of the Jews in the kingdom whose lives were in jeopardy. When there is life, there is hope; Queen Esther knew this and thus went for it. What do you really want? Ask God for wisdom today and every other thing shall be added unto you in Jesus’ name (James 1:5).

According to Proverbs 9:8-12, it takes wisdom to heed correction, especially when it comes from the word God. It is also wisdom to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. As you do, blessings shall be added unto you, in the mighty name of Jesus.
Written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye.

This gobbledygook has nothing to do with what Jesus Christ taught us at all. Jesus Christ instead said if you want more understanding , which amounts to a dose of wisdom and knowledge combined, you should start by using the understanding you already have. He even told us parable regarding this to help teach us these things .e.g. the Parable of the 10 talents from which we learn that those who use what they have, more will be given to them but those who do not first use what they have , even that which they had will be taken away from them.
You can ask for wisdom and understanding all day until you are blue in the face, but until you start by using what you already have, you will continue to lack.
Again, we are not called to the following of Old Testament idea and teachings. The New Covenant comes complete 2with a different way of doing things ad obtaining from God that God expects us to learn from instead.

Beware of all your Mogs, especially those of them who teach you from Old Testament texts as if Jesus Christ's teachings do not sufficiently address all matters. Many of them do not even realize that 2000 years ago, God changed the rules and His approach through Jesus Christ. If you continue to follow these men, you are bound to end up in the same ditch that they do.

SanctifiedSista:

The Bible contains mysteries dear, u don't read it like a novel. Are u saying u wake up every morning praying only our Lord prayer and that's all becos it's written like that in the Bible? grin grin grin grin sweetheart, download the msg and listen so u can be enlightened and empowered ..GOD will not take any excuse wen u stand before him. The download is free

1. Name one of those mysteries you claim the bible contains please

2. I don't need to wake up in the morning to say any prayer at all because I am not under any command that such is needed.

3. And yes, the Lord's prayer, the very prayer that Almighty God Himself taught us, through His Son, Jesus Christ, to pray to Him is more than sufficient - there is no prayer more powerful prayer than the Lord's prayer ... or do you think God deceived us when He gave us the Lord's prayer?

Kobojunkie:
1. Name one of those mysteries you claim the bible contains please

2. I don't need to wake up in the morning to say any prayer at all because I am not under any command that such is needed.

3. And yes, the Lord's prayer, the very prayer that Almighty God Himself taught us, through His Son, Jesus Christ, to pray to Him is more than sufficient - there is no prayer more powerful prayer than the Lord's prayer ... or do you think God deceived us when He gave us the Lord's prayer?

I can't make u understand, Holy Spirit is the one that will do his thing..glory to God

SanctifiedSista:
I can't make u understand, Holy Spirit is the one that will do his thing..glory to God

Make me understand what? I asked you simple questions there so what is there to "understand"?