![]() ![]() God granted him both wisdom as requested, and wealth. PHOTO: King Solomon, the son of King David and Bathsheba, who pray to God for wisdom and knowledge. Picture posted by Ecclesiastes (Pinterest) Job although righteous, was “ overwise” when he began to question God. “ Overwisdom” will call God’s character and wisdom into question, speculate about His actions, and judge them according to one’s own “ superior” wisdom. To be “ overwise” is to think of oneself as self-sufficient in matters of knowledge, especially when it concerns the things of God. In their fanatical self-righteousness, they would “ strain out a gnat but swallow a camel” ( Matthew 23:24). “ Overrighteousness” is an extreme religiosity, perhaps marked by asceticism ( severe self-discipline and avoiding of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons), excessive strictness, and zealous observance of the minutiae (trivial details) of man-made religion, like the Pharisees in Jesus’ day. ![]() ![]() Solomon obviously means something different from being truly righteous and truly wise. Chasing after extremes will not prolong one’s life or provide the satisfaction one desires. Don’t be overly righteous, overly wise, overly wicked, or overly foolish. PHOTO: Solomon is teaching moderation in the fear of God. ![]()
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