#1300. Proverbs 3:13–15 – Wisdom is more precious than wealth (4/7/25)
- Matt Beaney
- Jul 4
- 4 min read
Welcome to this Come to Jesus Daily Devotional where we are continuing in our Wisdom for Life series from Proverbs.
Today, from Proverbs 3:13-15, we are to pursue and value wisdom above all things.
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‘Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.’ (Proverbs 3:13-15)
i. Blessed are those who find wisdom
Recently I was watching a documentary about a 70s rock star. He had a terrible relationship with his parents and wanted to find significance and he thought he could do this through music. However, what he found was that fame and wealth simply amplified his problems and he even wished he could go back to being the person he was before he found fame.
How would you and I defined the ‘blessed’ life? fame? A house in the country? A yacht? A sports car? A certain career? Whilst there are many facets to a blessed life, at the heart of it, is a life that aligned with God and His will. Therefore, wisdom is at the heart of the blessed life. This is great news because, not many of us can succeed in being rich and prosperous, we can all ‘find wisdom’ and be blessed in a very true sense.
ii. She is true treasure
This proverb gives us the reason — the inspiration — for why we should do the hard work of seeking and living out God’s wisdom.
We’re told:
“She is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.” (Proverbs 3:14–15)
Without a compelling vision, we won’t act. If we’re not inspired, we remain static. God is calling us to wake up to the incomparable value of wisdom — to see that nothing we desire compares to her.
Think of the American Gold Rush. It began in 1848 when gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill in California. Within a year, hundreds of thousands of prospectors — the “forty-niners” — left their homes, careers, and comfort to seek fortune in the West. Why? Because they were gripped by hope and vision.
We see a similar example in the life of the Apostle Paul. Before following Jesus, Paul had status, education, influence — all the worldly markers of success. But after encountering Christ, he wrote:
“Whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ… I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ.” (Philippians 3:7–8)
Why did Paul give up everything? Because he had seen something far more valuable. Christ — and the wisdom that flows from knowing Him — became his true treasure.
Whether it’s the “forty-niners” chasing gold, or Paul abandoning worldly gain for eternal wisdom, the pattern is clear: when we see something as truly valuable, we go after it. So let’s fix our eyes on wisdom — for she is more precious than rubies, and nothing we desire compares with her.
Today, we need to be inspired again — not by fleeting wealth, but by the far superior life that God’s wisdom offers. Her worth surpasses anything we could chase in this world. Let’s seek her with all our hearts.
Let’s pray together
“Father, I thank you that you want to teach me wisdom. You want me to have a life that’s a blessing to myself and to others. You promise that I’ll be ‘blessed’ and ‘profited’ and get a ‘better return’ as I invest my heart and mind in you and your wisdom. Help all my value judgements to flow from your wisdom. Amen.”
Community Group Notes
1. Notices
It might be good to begin with notices. Please share from this week’s Church News.
For your diary: Our next weekend away will be 19th-21st June 2026!!
2. Icebreaker
How has God been speaking to you from His Word this week, and how has this helped you?
3. Worship together
Let’s begin our time together by lifting our eyes and hearts to worship our great God. Perhaps you have readings and songs that you would like to use together. Let’s be open to the gifts that the Spirit wants to give in order to encourage one another.
4. Study and pray together
Balanced Time Allocation - Please ensure a balanced focus on discussion, SIV (Serve, Invest, and Invite), and prayer so that each section is meaningful and fruitful.
Week #4: Proverbs 3:5-15. Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
1. What themes stand out in this week’s section? Identify key ideas and repeated patterns. What is the focus of this section?
2. What promises does God offer, and what warnings does He give? Look for specific encouragements, blessings, or cautions in the text.
3. How does this speak into our lives today? What are the practical ways we could live this out — individually, in our families, in our community?
4. How is God calling you to respond? Consider what this means for your heart, your choices, and your direction.
5. SIV (Serve, Invest, and Invite)
How might the wisdom in this week's section of Proverbs help us to be a light for Jesus?
Have you had any recent opportunities to Serve, Invest in, or Invite someone toward Jesus? Let’s encourage one another by sharing testimonies of God at work through us.
6. Let’s pray together:
Let’s pray for one another based on our study, and bring before God any other needs or requests for prayer.
Pray for one another's SIV opportunities and boldness in following the Spirit's promptings.
Pray specifically for the 'people of peace' in our lives—asking God to open hearts and provide opportunities to speak life and truth.
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